fondant

noun

fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt How to pronounce fondant (audio)
1
: a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavorings that is used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant

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Connie, one of only two remaining females in the tent and the third baker to finish, wows Paul and Nigella with her (yes) chocolate-orange fondants and gets a handshake. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The traditional pinwheel-style cinnamon roll came drizzled with a light fondant glaze. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 Bridgeman’s Salted Caramel Espresso ice cream piled atop a choux pastry donut filled with milk chocolate mousse and topped with dark chocolate fondant icing and chocolate curls. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 More artwork with the Delizia al Limona, sponge cake soaked in limoncello with lemon cream and a whisper-thin, bright yellow lemon fondant. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fondant

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, noun derivative from present participle of fondre "to melt" — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fondant was in 1877

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fondant

noun
fon·​dant ˈfän-dənt How to pronounce fondant (audio)
1
: a creamy preparation of sugar used as a basis for candies or icings
2
: a candy consisting chiefly of fondant

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