noun

sorbet

sorbet, sherbet

I would like a lemon sorbet for dessert.

I would like a lemon sorbet for dessert.

This sorbet is made with fresh mangoes.

This sorbet is made with fresh mangoes.

((a/some)) sorbet a frozen dessert made from fruit juice and sugar I'll have a scoop of raspberry sorbet.

Synonyms: water ice, fruit ice

From French, via Italian 'sorbetto' and Turkish 'şerbet', from Arabic 'sharba' (a drink).

It sounds like a 'sure bet' for a refreshing dessert. It's dairy-free, unlike ice cream.

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