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fondant

/ˈfɑːn.dənt/
fon · dant
Plural:fondants
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fondant Lexical Profile

fondant Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A thick, pliable paste made of sugar, water, and corn syrup, often flavored or colored, used for icing and intricately decorating cakes and pastries.

Example

"The wedding cake was covered in a smooth layer of white fondant and adorned with delicate sugar flowers."

2

A type of soft, creamy candy made from a crystallized sugar paste, frequently containing flavored centers or coated in chocolate.

Example

"The artisanal chocolate box contained an assortment of dark truffles and mint fondants."

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• Rhymes for fondant

• Nearby Words

folly
fomo
fond
fondant
fondle
fondly
fondness

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: borrowed from French 'fondant', literally meaning 'melting', which is the present participle of 'fondre' (to melt), derived from the Latin 'fundere'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fondant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fondant
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