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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Dessert options include Berries & Cream with vanilla gelato or a Box of Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies, making for a sweet finish to a satisfying meal.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus some of the country's best gelato.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This is where the ship’s specialty dining venues, bars, gelato, chocolate and shops can be found.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The area is known for mortadella, balsamic vinegar and gelato as well.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Plus some of the country's best gelato.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
This is where the ship’s specialty dining venues, bars, gelato, chocolate and shops can be found.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The area is known for mortadella, balsamic vinegar and gelato as well.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gelato
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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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