sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā How to pronounce sorbet (audio)
 also  ˈsȯr-bət
: a usually fruit-flavored ice served as a dessert or between courses as a palate refresher

Examples of sorbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Young kids and teens will also enjoy some of the best cuisine at sea, including kid-friendly options like handmade fresh pasta, pizza, burgers, crepes, Belgian waffles, smoothies, gelato, sorbet, and much more. 4. Gwen Pratesi, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 Indulge in a sweet treat with this ice cream machine that can be used to create frozen yogurt, sorbet, and other sweet treats. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024 The original company produced only chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice creams, and branched out to new frozen desserts (like sorbet and ice cream bars) as the years went by. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024 Products range from pints of ice cream and sorbet to a wide variety of ice cream cakes, sandwiches, and cones. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sorbet 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, sweetened fruit juice, from Old Italian sorbetto, from Turkish şerbet — more at sherbet

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sorbet was in 1864

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Cite this Entry

“Sorbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbet. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun
sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā How to pronounce sorbet (audio)
: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert
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