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sorbet

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sorbet has 1 sense
  1. sherbert, sherbet, sorbet - an ice containing milk
    --1 is a kind of ice, frappe

Definitions from the Web

Sorbet

Definition: A sweet frozen dessert made from fruit juice or purée, sugar, and water.

Parts of Speech: noun

Senses:

1. Fruit-based Dessert: A frozen dessert made by blending fruit juice or purée with sugar and water.

Example Sentence: I ordered a refreshing mango sorbet to cool off on a hot summer day.

2. Extra Course: A palate cleanser served between courses in a meal.

Example Sentence: The chef served a lemon sorbet to cleanse our palates before the main course.

3. Local: A local variation of sorbet specific to a particular region or culture.

Example Sentence: In Sicily, granita is a popular local variant of sorbet made with fruit and ice crystals.

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