sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā How to pronounce sorbet (audio)
 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 Dessert is their Love at First Bite trio features Bailey's chocolate gateau, calamansi sorbet, and almond panna cotta in a berry velvet sauce. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2024 And presto, ice cream (or sorbet) in under 30 minutes. Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023 Guests enjoyed plates of pomodoro and pesto pasta while listening to speeches, and as the main course came to an end, Amalfi lemon sorbet with candles was brought out to surprise those who were celebrating birthdays while Italian Opera singers performed. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024 To finish, a selection of handmade pastries and sorbets. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 After a last-minute panic after her sorbet froze hard, the judges praised her dish for its immaculate presentation and fantastic taste. Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2023 Oysters are topped with grated horseradish and soft, tart pearls of green-apple sorbet that melt on your tongue. Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024 Order the sweet tea float with two scoops of lemon sorbet, while perusing through the store showcasing fine home decor, local gifts and specialty foods. Sallie Funderburk, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Poke a short straw into the sorbet to create a lollipop effect. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of sorbet was in 1864

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Cite this Entry

“Sorbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun
sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā How to pronounce sorbet (audio)
: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert
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