sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

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

The staples are there, but they’re surrounded by mix-in-heavy creations, rich specialty combinations and fruit-forward sorbets. — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

The Passionberry flavor is dotted with little bursts of berry throughout a vibrant yellow-orange sorbet. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

These are individual mini baked Alaskas, featuring a double layer of ice cream and sorbet—because why not? — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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

Rhymes for sorbet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert