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n. a sweet dessert made of ice cream that you put toppings on, like syrup, fruit, or nuts. It is usually served in a cup or a bowl.
n. a dessert consisting of ice cream topped with various ingredients such as syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles. Often served in a cup or cone.
Examples
“I want a chocolate sundae with extra sprinkles.”
“The children spent the entire afternoon at the park before heading to the ice cream shop for a sundae.”
“While a simple cone might suffice for a quick snack, a sundae represents a more indulgent treat, often featuring multiple scoops of premium ice cream and artisanal toppings.”
Examples
simple
“I want a chocolate sundae with extra sprinkles.”
contextual
“The children spent the entire afternoon at the park before heading to the ice cream shop for a sundae.”
complex
“While a simple cone might suffice for a quick snack, a sundae represents a more indulgent treat, often featuring multiple scoops of premium ice cream and artisanal toppings.”
Etymology
Modification of Sunday.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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