noun
mousse
moos
Mousse (noun) means a light, airy dessert, often chocolate-flavored, served chilled. Example: “They finished the meal with a rich chocolate mousse.”
noun
1
A light, airy dessert, often chocolate-flavored, served chilled.
"They finished the meal with a rich chocolate mousse."
2
A foamy styling product used to shape and hold hair.
"She rubbed a handful of mousse through her curls before drying it."
verb
1
To apply styling mousse to hair.
"He moussed his hair before heading out for the night."
How to use mousse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fluffy dessert, or a foamy hair product — both named for their light, frothy texture.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
chocolate mousse
hair mousse
a dollop of mousse
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Word forms
- Plural
- mousses
- Third person singular
- mousses
- Past tense
- moussed
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Etymology
From French mousse, "foam" or "froth," ultimately related to the word "moss."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mousse” mean?
The word “mousse” means a light, airy dessert, often chocolate-flavored, served chilled. In plain terms, a fluffy dessert, or a foamy hair product — both named for their light, frothy texture.
How do you pronounce “mousse”?
“Mousse” is pronounced moos (/muːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mousse” in a sentence?
Here is “mousse” used in a sentence: “They finished the meal with a rich chocolate mousse.”
What part of speech is “mousse”?
Depending on how it is used, “mousse” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mousse” come from?
The word “mousse” comes from French. From French mousse, "foam" or "froth," ultimately related to the word "moss.".
How many meanings does “mousse” have?
“Mousse” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, airy dessert, often chocolate-flavored, served chilled.
