sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

also ˈsȯr-bət

: a usually fruit-flavored ice served as a dessert or between courses as a palate refresher

Examples of sorbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those seeking a traditional dessert will love the strawberry eclair, served with strawberry cream and creme fraiche, but the unique choice is a trio of homemade vegan ice creams and sorbets. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

As of Wednesday, July 29, seasonal options included lemonade sorbet, pina colada ice cream and Field of Dreams ice cream, featuring beer, butterscotch and peanuts. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Then, the frozen mixture is broken into chunks and beaten with a hand mixer, creating an airy strawberry sorbet with just a hint of orange liqueur. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

The desserts are divine, especially the fluffy floating island, the perfect profiteroles, the crusty crème brûlée and the Trou Normand, a yummy apple sorbet slathered in Calvados. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, sweetened fruit juice, from Old Italian sorbetto, from Turkish şerbet — more at sherbet

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sorbet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert