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

Chocolate moelleux and tropical sorbet, both elevated with a flavoured crumble (cardamom and lime, respectively) finished off the meal with a satisfying hit of sweetness. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

Founded by Victor and Stacey Garcia, Sol Dias serves authentic Mexican treats like ice cream, ice pops, sorbets and churros. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

This countertop-friendly frozen dessert machine features five delicious presets for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Morales makes the desserts, including a seasonal galette from a crust that originated at Late for the Train, and sorbets and ice creams that are house-made with organic ingredients. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 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