sundae

[ suhn-dey, -dee ]

noun

1. ice cream served with syrup poured over it, and often other toppings, as whipped cream, chopped nuts, or fruit.

sundae

/ ˈsʌndɪ; -deɪ /

noun

1. ice cream topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, whipped cream, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sundae¹

1890–95, Americanism; perhaps special use of Sunday (with distinctive spelling)

Word History and Origins

Origin of sundae¹

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

It’s the sprinkles on the sundae.

From Los Angeles Times

Sundae School has a sleepy gummy that I take and listen to a meditation on the Calm app.

From Los Angeles Times

With a flowing coat like a vanilla-and-caramel ice cream sundae that’s melting onto the table, the dog looked up at his handler with the sweet expression that’s prized in the breed.

From Seattle Times

The “Becker” star continued: “And that I get to do it with Woody, my dear friend of many decades, is the cherry on top of the sundae. Each week, we’ll reflect on our own friendship and careers, and get to the core of the special guests who join us. I can’t wait for you to listen.”

From Seattle Times

Chef Missy Robbins’ Lilia, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, serves up an ice cream sundae called the “Italian Job.”

From Salon