1. the food of the gods in Greek and Roman mythology, believed to confer immortality
Usage: mythology
2. something extremely pleasing to taste or smell
3. a dessert made with oranges, coconut, and marshmallows
Usage: American cuisine

Examples

• In Greek mythology, the gods dined on ambrosia and nectar.
• The chef’s chocolate cake was pure ambrosia.
• Her grandmother’s ambrosia salad was always served at family gatherings.
• The fragrance of the roses was like ambrosia to her senses.
• According to legend, ambrosia granted eternal life to those who consumed it.
• The restaurant’s signature dessert was described as ambrosia by food critics.
• She brought a bowl of ambrosia to the potluck dinner.