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

Italian Vice owner Aamir Taylor, who sells a sorbet-like treat at his booth in section 139, believed all year that the Miami Hurricanes could play a home championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. —Alie Skowronski, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026

The new shop will serve gelato, sorbet and desserts that are vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly. —Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026

The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit. —Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

Warmer pinks are said to increase energy and motivation, while pastels (like Foxglove C2-512, a sorbet shade that leans towards a rosy peach) bring a relaxing feel to a space. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 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
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert