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Definition of sundae

sundae

/ˈsʌn.deɪ/
sun · dae
Plural:sundaes
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• noun

1

A dessert consisting of one or more scoops of ice cream topped with sauce or syrup, and often other garnishes such as nuts, whipped cream, or a cherry.

Example

"For her birthday, they went to the parlor and ordered a massive hot fudge sundae with extra whipped cream."

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• Nearby Words

sunbird
sunbittern
sunchoke
sundae
sundew
sundial
sundrop

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century (originating in the United States): an alteration of 'Sunday', reportedly because the dessert was originally sold only on Sundays to circumvent 'blue laws' that banned the sale of ice cream sodas on the Sabbath.

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