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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishFruit that has been stewed in syrup.
Common pairings
fruit compote
apple compote
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from French compote. A doublet of "composite" and "compost," which share the same Latin root, compositus.
Synonyms
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fruit compote
Rhymes for compote
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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.
