banana splits

Elongated fruit sundaes

A banana split is a dessert featuring a banana sliced lengthwise, topped with scoops of ice cream (traditionally vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), whipped cream, chocolate or fruit sauces, and often nuts and a maraschino cherry.

The dish is served in an elongated boat-shaped dish: We shared a banana split at the diner.

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scoops · ice cream · dessert · malt shops · soda fountains · ice cream parlor · milkshakes · Americana · diners · diner booth · cherries · parfaits · maraschino cherries · sprinkles · nostalgia · ice cream sandwiches · root beer floats · gelato

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dessert complexity/elaborateness

banana splitspopsicle

Frozen treat on stick

ice cream bar · single scoop · ice cream cone · ice pop · sorbet

indulgence level

banana splitsrice cake

Puffed grain wafer

celery sticks · carrot sticks · apple slices · health food · fasting

formality/serving context

banana splitspetit four

Miniature ornate confection

crème brûlée

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G