Compote is a dessertA sweet food eaten after the main part of a meal. made from fruitSweet natural food that grows on trees or plants. that has been slowlyAt a low speed; not quickly. cooked until it is soft and juicy. It can be served warm or cold, on its own or with other desserts.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkɑm.poʊt/
Easy pronunciation: KAHM-pohte (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Dessert noun: stewed or baked fruit served as a sweet dish.
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Compote Meaning
sweet cooked fruit served as a dessert
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a dessert made from stewed or baked fruit
Example: She served a bowl of apple compote with yogurt.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- fruit compote — This is the only supplied synonym and it matches the dessert sense directly.
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Compote Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- fruit compote
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse compote with compote glass or compote dish, which refer to serving ware rather than the dessert.
- It usually means a fruit dessert, not any kind of sauce or preserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does compote mean?
Compote means a dessert made from fruit that has been stewed or baked until soft.
What is a synonym for compote?
A direct synonym from the supplied data is fruit compote.
Is compote the same as jam?
No. Compote is usually cooked fruit served as a dessert, while jam is a spread made from cooked fruit and sugar.
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