sundae
noun
sun·dae
ˈsən-(ˌ)dā
-dē
plural sundaes
: a dish consisting of ice cream served with toppings (such as crushed fruit, syrup, nuts, or whipped cream)
… at about 700 locations, the company is testing "dessert stations" behind the counter where employees can make sundaes topped with cake or brownie chunks.—Candice Choi
According to the legend, the ice-cream sundae was first concocted in 1881 at a soda fountain at 1404 15th Street, Two Rivers. The addition of chocolate increased its cost, and to limit the demand, it was sold on Sunday only.—David Woodward
On the sweet side, area eateries have plenty of tempting treats to help you keep your cool—like the "Unicorn Junior," a tasty, quirky take on the traditional ice cream sundae made with cotton candy ice cream, marshmallow sauce and a magical scoop of Lucky Charms.—Kathy Bossa
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“Sundae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundae. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
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