noun
parfait
PAH-fay
Parfait (noun) means a layered dessert, typically made with fruit, ice cream, or whipped cream and served in a tall glass. Example: “She ordered a strawberry parfait for dessert.”
noun
1
A layered dessert, typically made with fruit, ice cream, or whipped cream and served in a tall glass.
"She ordered a strawberry parfait for dessert."
2
A rich frozen custard dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and cream.
"The chef finished the menu with a classic coffee parfait."
How to use parfait
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dessert served in layers in a tall glass, or a smooth frozen custard-style treat.
Common pairings
fruit parfait
yogurt parfait
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Word forms
- Plural
- parfaits
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Etymology
Borrowed from French parfait, "perfect" — the same word that gives English "perfect."
Rhymes for parfait
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What does “parfait” mean?
The word “parfait” means a layered dessert, typically made with fruit, ice cream, or whipped cream and served in a tall glass. In plain terms, a dessert served in layers in a tall glass, or a smooth frozen custard-style treat.
How do you pronounce “parfait”?
“Parfait” is pronounced PAH-fay (/ˈpɑɹfeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “parfait” in a sentence?
Here is “parfait” used in a sentence: “She ordered a strawberry parfait for dessert.”
What part of speech is “parfait”?
“Parfait” is a noun.
Where does the word “parfait” come from?
The word “parfait” comes from French. Borrowed from French parfait, "perfect" — the same word that gives English "perfect.".
How many meanings does “parfait” have?
“Parfait” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a layered dessert, typically made with fruit, ice cream, or whipped cream and served in a tall glass.
