gelato
noun
ge·la·to
jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō 
je-
plural gelati
jə-ˈlä-tē
je-
also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air
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For dessert, homemade gelato in three flavors: coffee, vanilla, and berry cheesecake.
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Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
These pints combine gelato and your favorite baked treat.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2025
These pints combine gelato and your favorite baked treat.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for gelato
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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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