1. a dessert made of fruit cooked in syrup
2. a bowl or dish used for serving fruit or nuts

Examples

• She served a delicious pear compote for dessert.
• The apple compote was sweetened with honey and cinnamon.
• Grandmother’s recipe for cherry compote was passed down through generations.
• The elegant crystal compote held fresh grapes and walnuts.
• He placed the antique silver compote in the center of the dining table.
• The restaurant’s seasonal compote featured local berries and peaches.