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

Cornmeal shortcake provides a sweet, textured base, while a yummy berry sorbet and strawberry ripple ice cream provide the finishing touches. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 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

The collection featured delicate, flowing lightweight layers, a desert-neutral color palette injected with refreshing sorbet colors — creamsicle, mint and lavender — and a mix-and-match approach to sport, utility and tailoring. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 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