sorbet
UK: ˈsɔːbeɪ | US: sɔrˈbeɪ
n. a frozen dessert made with sweetened fruit juice or purée, typically lighter than ice cream.
The word "sorbet" traces back to the Italian "sorbetto," which itself derives from the Turkish "şerbet" (meaning "a sweet drink"). This Turkish term comes from the Arabic "sharba" (شَرْبَة), meaning "a drink." The diminutive suffix "-et" in Italian gives the word a lighter, more refined connotation, aligning with the dessert's delicate texture. Over time, "sorbetto" evolved into the French "sorbet," which entered English in the 16th century, retaining its association with a refreshing, fruit-based frozen treat.
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a tangy lemon sorbet.
The restaurant offers a mango sorbet as a dairy-free dessert option.
She prefers sorbet over ice cream because it’s lighter and fruitier.
The chef garnished the sorbet with fresh mint leaves.
We made a raspberry sorbet using fresh berries from the garden.