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

For a playful twist, finish it with a crackly brûléed sugar crust and serve with a scoop of mango sorbet. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Ask for coconut sorbet, made from the abundant on-property supply. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

After the coconut ice cream and grapefruit sorbet were served, the evening’s surprise performer, Charli xcx, was spotted heading backstage to prepare for her set. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

The carrier on Wednesday unveiled new crockery for the cabins, new Missoni mini pillows and fresh food and beverage menus, including Champagne served over sorbet and Blanton's bourbon. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 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