ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fondant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɒndənt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fondant is a noun meaning (usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.

Meaning

(usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) A candy or cake filled with such a preparation.
  2. (usually uncountable) Fondue.
  3. (usually uncountable) The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.
  4. (food) A sugar dough, usually prepared as large sheets (rolled fondant), used in place of icing to cover large areas of cakes, composed of sugar, water, gelatin, glycerine.
  5. (slang) Facial makeup (cosmetics), when used excessively.

Example Sentences

fondant cheese
fondant chocolate
Start with a Cortland apple salad, beets with goat cheese fondant, […]
"Don't!" said Mrs. Mallowe, feebly. "You make my head ache. I'm miserable to-day. Stay me with fondants, comfort me with chocolates[.]"

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include icing, frosting, buttercream, confection, fudge, cake.

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