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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Yes, that Italy, the land of amazing pasta and gelato.
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Bruna Papandrea, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
There are bite-size interpretations of French and Dutch pastries, a stylish gelato dish made with hoja santa leaves, and a meringue and crème anglaise ile flottante with a design resembling a Michelin star.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
With beachside coconuts, a tyke-friendly pizza-making class, daily complimentary poolside gelato and intentional family programming (from movie night to trivia competitions), this Palm Beach gem effortlessly caters to multigenerational travelers.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The event features samplings from more than 30 of the area’s top ice cream, gelato and paleta makers along with music, family activities and demonstrations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Bruna Papandrea, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
There are bite-size interpretations of French and Dutch pastries, a stylish gelato dish made with hoja santa leaves, and a meringue and crème anglaise ile flottante with a design resembling a Michelin star.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
With beachside coconuts, a tyke-friendly pizza-making class, daily complimentary poolside gelato and intentional family programming (from movie night to trivia competitions), this Palm Beach gem effortlessly caters to multigenerational travelers.
—Katie Lara, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The event features samplings from more than 30 of the area’s top ice cream, gelato and paleta makers along with music, family activities and demonstrations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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