banana split


noun

an elaborate confection, typically consisting of a banana sliced lengthwise, on top of which are placed two or more scoops of ice cream, fruit or other syrup, and a topping of whipped cream, nuts, and a maraschino cherry.

Origin of banana split

First recorded in 1915–20

British Dictionary definitions for banana split

banana split

noun

a dish of ice cream and banana cut in half lengthwise, usually topped with syrup, nuts, whipped cream, etc