Definition of "mousse" []

• Any of various chilled desserts made with flavored whipped cream, gelatin, and eggs: chocolate mousse. (noun)
• A molded dish containing meat, fish, or shellfish combined with whipped cream and gelatin. (noun)
• An aerosol foam used to control and style the hair. (noun)
• To apply a styling foam to (the hair). (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "I like to layer the creamy pumpkin mousse with crushed cookie crumbs."
• "Chocolate mousse is a great way to end a meal, but it can feel a bit heavy because it is so rich, even though the mousse itself might be fluffy in texture."
• "Yours looks soo good!! pity Sep 5 chocolate mousse is the perfect ending to a light meal, and your recipe looks amazing, good job! cheers from london, pity nina Sep 5"