fondant [fon-duh nt; French fawn-dahn] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a thick, creamy sugar paste, the basis of many candies.
- a candy made of this paste.
Origin of fondant 1875–80; French: literally, melting, present participle of fondre to melt, found3 Examples from the Web for fondant Historical Examples of fondant
It is not necessary that all of the fondant be worked up at once.
Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5
Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
If preferred these may be dipped in fondant, or left as they are.
Mary M. Wright
Fondant should cool quickly after it has been poured out on a platter or slab.
Mary M. Wright
This is especially good if the fondant is colored rose or pink.
Mary M. Wright
Fill up the depressions or holes with jelly, marmalade or fondant.
Mary M. Wright
British Dictionary definitions for fondant fondant noun
- a thick flavoured paste of sugar and water, used in sweets and icings
- a sweet made of this mixture
adjective
- (of a colour) soft; pastel
Word Origin for fondant C19: from French, literally: melting, from fondre to melt, from Latin fundere; see found ³ Word Origin and History for fondant n.
1877, from French fondant, noun use of present participle of fondre “to melt” (see found (v.2)).