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fondant

/ˈfɑːn.dənt/
fon · dant
Plural:fondants
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• 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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• Nearby Words

foil
folder
folio
fondant
fondue
fontana
food

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'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fondant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fondant
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