Definitions

1. noun

a sweet dish consisting of poached peaches topped with vanilla ice cream and a sauce made from the cooking juices of the peaches

“She ordered the melba at the fancy restaurant.”

2. noun

a sweet dish of poached peaches and ice cream

“The melba was a classic dessert at the old hotel.”

3. proper noun

Pertaining to Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer

“The melba toast is a type of toast that was popularized by Nellie Melba.”

4. noun

A type of toast served with butter and jam

“The melba toast was a staple at the breakfast table.”