gelato

noun

ge·​la·​to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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plural gelati jə-ˈlä-tē How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air

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DaVinci Gelato is a boutique gelato brand from the makers of New York’s L’Arte del Gelato. Howard Cohen july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025 Among other culinary delights is excellent gelato made onboard. AFAR Media, 3 July 2025 Along with pizza, the menu features wings, subs, Stromboli, fries, cheese sticks, and desserts such as cookies, brownies, and gelato. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 There’s a lot of food science to learn in order to make the best gelato. Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gelato

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, frozen

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gelato was in 1929

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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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