granita

noun

gra·​ni·​ta grə-ˈnē-tə 

: a coarse-textured ice confection typically made from fruit

Examples of granita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most hotels put out a nice spread—but for a change of scenery, venture out for a granita and brioche at Caffe Mazzini or sip a caffè al pistacchio while watching the colorful fishing boats bob in harbor outside of U Bar du Marinaru. Expect a similarly uncomplicated and unhurried affair for lunch. —Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2025

Gluten-free options are plentiful, from polenta cake to fresh-fruit granita. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025

While the classic pairing elsewhere may be schnitzel with sides of potato and cucumber salads, Gutierrez likes to pair Spätlese with dishes such as oysters with melon granita and halibut with mussel reduction. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025

The second adds pigeon with onions and mushrooms, basil granita as a pre-dessert, and duck cappelletti with butter and thyme, among other dishes. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of granito, past participle of granire

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for granita

• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita
• advaita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita