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sundae Definition

sun·dae (sundā, -dē)

noun

a serving of ice cream covered with a syrup, fruit, nuts, whipped cream, etc.

Etymology: prob. < Sunday, from being orig. sold only on this day

sundae Synonyms

sundae

n.

ice cream, ice cream with topping, dish of ice cream, parfait, banana split; see also dessert, treat.

sundae Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fudge: On the one hand, the individual is highly motivated to eat a hot fudge ice cream sundae with all the toppings.
  • make: Once you have the ice cream, you can make ice cream sundaes or banana splits.
  • have: You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
  • eat: They had their faces painted, did the YMCA, ate ice cream sundaes and were captivated by the Magician's show.
  • include: Desserts include an ice cream sundae or poached pears in a pecan crust.

Adjective modifier

  • chocolate: Diners are being tempted by indulgencies such as Chocolate Sundae with chocolate sauce and classics such as Banana Split.
  • delicious: A delicious Sundae would be nice, right now.

Modifies a noun

  • dish: Fill the base of 4 glass sundae dishes with a little of the creamy warm rice.
  • glass: Place the fruits with its juices into four sundae glasses.
  • smile: Think sunny sundae smiles and snuggling up to the Boo Radleys; think The Legends!

Noun used with modifier

  • ice-cream: And no ice-cream sundaes for being rude to his friends.
  • cream: Once you have the ice cream, you can make ice cream sundaes or banana splits.
  • ice: Once you have the ice cream, you can make ice cream sundaes or banana splits.
  • summer: Saw the second half of her set at summer sundae last weekend.

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