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
- (countable) A candy or cake filled with such a preparation.
- (usually uncountable) Fondue.
- (usually uncountable) The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.
- (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.
- (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[.]"
Word Forms
- fondants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include icing, frosting, buttercream, confection, fudge, cake.
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