fondant
/ˈfɒndənt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.57 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies.
Uncountable
noun
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.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
The base or flux, in enamel, which is colored throughout by metallic oxide while in a state of fusion.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "To produce most types of fondant, you cook sugar, corn syrup, and water and beat the cooled mixture into a creamy paste. You may find a fondant recipe that includes other ingredients, but the three primary ingredients are the ones listed here."
- ""Don't!" said Mrs. Mallowe, feebly. "You make my head ache. I'm miserable to-day. Stay me with fondants, comfort me with chocolates[.]""
- "At Chapter One, these chocolate fondants are served restaurant-style with a crème brulée ravioli and an unusual basil ice cream as well as the warm sauce given."
- "Stan made a heroic attempt at a tiered cinnamon cake with a rolled fondant icing that came out gray and tore when he draped it over the cake."
- "fondant chocolate"
- "fondant cheese"
Etymology
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Food.