what is a compote
Full Definition of COMPOTE. 1. : a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup. 2. : a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served.See compote defined for English-language learners. See compote defined for kids. a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served. See compote defined for English-language learners.