gelato
noun
ge·la·to
jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō 
je-
plural gelati
jə-ˈlä-tē
je-
also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air
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Betancur’s newest spot, The Changebaker Place, brought Colombian espresso, gelato, and pastries to East Charlotte in early 2026.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The evening winds to a sweet ending with creamy vanilla gelato garnished with fresh berries, chantilly, chocolate, and pistachios.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, this is like real gelato that tastes like ice cream.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Espresso and other coffee drinks, Italian sodas, tea and gelato will also be available in the cafe.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The evening winds to a sweet ending with creamy vanilla gelato garnished with fresh berries, chantilly, chocolate, and pistachios.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, this is like real gelato that tastes like ice cream.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Espresso and other coffee drinks, Italian sodas, tea and gelato will also be available in the cafe.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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