sundae
noun
sun·dae
ˈsən-(ˌ)dā 
-dē
-dē
plural sundaes
: a dish consisting of ice cream served with toppings (such as crushed fruit, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream)
… at about 700 locations, the company is testing "dessert stations" behind the counter where employees can make sundaes topped with cake or brownie chunks.—
Candice Choi
Candice ChoiAccording to the legend, the ice-cream sundae was first concocted in 1881 at a soda fountain at 1404 15th Street, Two Rivers. The addition of chocolate increased its cost, and to limit the demand, it was sold on Sunday only.—David Woodward
David WoodwardOn the sweet side, area eateries have plenty of tempting treats to help you keep your cool—like the "Unicorn Junior," a tasty, quirky take on the traditional ice cream sundae made with cotton candy ice cream, marshmallow sauce and a magical scoop of Lucky Charms.—Kathy Bossa
Kathy BossaExamples of sundae in a Sentence
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Viewers left hungry for season 3 (premiering June 27) can scoot into a booth at the beloved spot or re-create a bit of the magic at home with this sundae recipe.
—Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
And the picture is the cherry on top of the sundae.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 May 2024
Its sweet acidity packs a vibrant punch into any recipe, like these pineapple basil sundaes for an aromatic, herbaceous sweet treat.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
The ice cream sundae menu is expansive and each is named after a mountain in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
The series misses the building blocks of good storytelling in pursuit of the cherries on top of the sundae.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
The wildest dessert is a sundae built with Girl Scout cookies, some embedded in the custardy ice cream (Do-si-dos), others put to work as garnishes (Tagalongs).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Any fun outing will do, such as taking the whole family out for ice cream and sharing a giant sundae.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
Hutton came out on top in the episode with a spoiled milk ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
And the picture is the cherry on top of the sundae.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 May 2024
Its sweet acidity packs a vibrant punch into any recipe, like these pineapple basil sundaes for an aromatic, herbaceous sweet treat.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
The ice cream sundae menu is expansive and each is named after a mountain in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
The series misses the building blocks of good storytelling in pursuit of the cherries on top of the sundae.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
The wildest dessert is a sundae built with Girl Scout cookies, some embedded in the custardy ice cream (Do-si-dos), others put to work as garnishes (Tagalongs).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Any fun outing will do, such as taking the whole family out for ice cream and sharing a giant sundae.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
Hutton came out on top in the episode with a spoiled milk ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024
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sundae
noun
sun·dae
ˈsən-dē
: a serving of ice cream topped with fruit, syrup, or nuts
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