Definition of sherbet
1 : a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
2 : an ice with milk, egg white, or gelatin added
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An elevated take on the childhood classic is made with rainbow sherbet, pineapple chips and fresh berries.
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Transfer the sherbet base to the refrigerator to cure for 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
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The berry, developed in the 1920s and patented in 1937, inspired a flavor of sherbet and a shade of paint.
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Origin and Etymology of sherbet
Turkish & Persian; Turkish şerbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharba drink
First Known Use: 1603
SHERBET Defined for English Language Learners
sherbet
playDefinition of sherbet for English Language Learners
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: a frozen sweet dessert made from fruit or fruit juices
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: a sweet powder used to make a bubbly drink or eaten by itself
SHERBET Defined for Kids
sherbet
playDefinition of sherbet for Students
: a frozen dessert made of sweetened fruit juice and milk
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