dessert Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a dish served as the last course of a meal
    afters; sweet.

WordNet

Des*sert" noun
Etymology
F., fr. desservir to remove from table, to clear the table; pref. des- (L. dis-) + servir to serve, to serve at table. See Serve.
Definitions
  1. A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner.
    "An 't please your honor," quoth the peasant, "This same dessert is not so pleasant." Pope.

Webster 1913