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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Gelato di Luna, a handcrafted gelato shop serving Italian sodas and other Italian-style desserts, will also open in May. Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 There’s a standout gelato station right across from the grill that proves the perfect spot to stop for an afternoon treat. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 One five-day course in Dubai and an advanced gelato course in Bologna, Italy, later, and Canvas Gelato opened in 2017. Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025 The small Talenti gelato jar (473ml) will hold about two Labrador or human poops. Mark Sundeen, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2025 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 8 Apr. 2025.

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