noun

compote

KOM-poht

Compote (noun) means a dessert of fruit cooked slowly in a sugary syrup. Example: “She served the pancakes with a warm berry compote.”

noun

A dessert of fruit cooked slowly in a sugary syrup.

"She served the pancakes with a warm berry compote."

How to use compote

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFruit that has been stewed in syrup.

Common pairings

fruit compote apple compote

Word forms

compotes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French compote. A doublet of "composite" and "compost," which share the same Latin root, compositus.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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fruit compote

Rhymes for compote

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Frequently asked questions

What does “compote” mean?

The word “compote” means a dessert of fruit cooked slowly in a sugary syrup. In plain terms, fruit that has been stewed in syrup.

How do you pronounce “compote”?

“Compote” is pronounced KOM-poht (/ˈkɑmpoʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “compote” in a sentence?

Here is “compote” used in a sentence: “She served the pancakes with a warm berry compote.”

What part of speech is “compote”?

“Compote” is a noun.

Where does the word “compote” come from?

The word “compote” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French compote. A doublet of "composite" and "compost," which share the same Latin root, compositus.