sherbet

noun

sher·​bet ˈshər-bət 

variants or less commonly sherbert

ˈshər-bərt 

1

: a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice

2

: an ice with milk, egg white, or gelatin added

Examples of sherbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Albeit a tasty pastry, the polenta cake was overshadowed by the sherbet, bringing me back for spoon after spoon, each little taste unlocking a new world of tomato flavor. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Flower colors include white, soft bicolor sherbet tones, and neon orange and yellow. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

The shop also sells sherbets, non-dairy and sorbet ice cream options. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

With just four ingredients and a few hours for churning and freezing, this sherbet is ready for dinner tonight. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Turkish & Persian; Turkish şerbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharba drink

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sherbet

noun

sher·​bet ˈshər-bət 

: a frozen dessert of fruit juice to which milk, egg white, or gelatin is added before freezing