gelato

noun

ge·​la·​to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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plural gelati jə-ˈlä-tē How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air

Examples of gelato in a Sentence

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Stroll the colorful fishing neighborhood, enjoy a sunset cocktail or gelato, and admire the Ligurian Sea. Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024 Mountain Dew Baja Blast gelato was first introduced in 2023 — but only in one Southern California location. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 Padgett boasted that the Sun Princess is the only place outside of Italy where the gelato is certified authentic by the Italian government. Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 In the Palermo gelato affair, the company did not have the necessary permits for one of the two shops, prompting calls for a probe into whether there was collusion with public officials. Brooke Seipel, Fortune Europe, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gelato 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, frozen

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gelato was in 1929

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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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