sorbet
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Definition of sorbet
: a usually fruit-flavored ice served as a dessert or between courses as a palate refresher
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If sorbet is too hard to scoop, let stand at room temperature until slightly thawed. — Daphne Oz, Good Housekeeping, "Basil-Berry Lemonade Sorbet," 19 May 2017 An exquisite menu inspired by the Maison Christian Dior fragrances was created by chef Jean Imbert: Balade Sauvage—flowers and herbs, tomato water, bergamot, and goat cheese—was followed by Cologne Royale—sea bream, cucumber, and citrus sorbet. — Camila Hennessy, Vogue, "Definitively Dior: The Fashion Maison Hosts Katie Holmes, Emma Roberts, and More at Its Perfume Launch," 3 July 2018 The sunglasses are playful, quirky, and come in vibrant sorbet hues. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "7 Stylish Sunglass Brands to Shop Right Now," 5 June 2018 From sweet sorbets to savory salads and even to refreshing cocktails, there's sure to be something here that'll please any mango lover. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "19 Delicious Ways to Cook with Mango this Summer," 29 May 2018 DESSERT Gold Tsunami's chef Salita Natasine Ginger honey berry sorbet, black tea shortbread cookies dipped in white chocolate ganache with strawberry dust. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Going to a NOWFE's grand tasting? The winning dishes are....," 22 May 2018 The flash-frozen ice cream shop gives you a chance to pick from 27 flavors and between milk, cream, coconut milk or sorbet. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "Tortas, huaraches and green sauce at a little cafe in Grapevine | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 16 May 2018 Pesto, bread and pastry doughs, emulsified sauces, sorbets — everything became easier — once mom learned how to use it. — Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, "Instant Pot is only as good as the cook who uses it — here's how to be better," 7 Mar. 2018 Like ice cream, making sorbet is not about saving money. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "When Eton mess gives you extra yolks, whip them up into ice cream," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sorbet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sorbet
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English Language Learners Definition of sorbet
: a frozen sweet dessert that is made usually from fruit or fruit juices
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