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Examples of Neapolitan ice cream in a Sentence
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Georgie’s was another that looked delicious, covered by a chocolate collar in brown, pink, and white like a pint of Neapolitan ice cream.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Every tub is really filled with Neapolitan ice cream, a mix of all kinds.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 11 June 2024
His opinion quoted a 1789 letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to President George Washington—Gorsuch’s tribal-law writings tend to be rich in historical references—and included a strangely convincing analogy between tribal sovereignty and Neapolitan ice cream.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
The water was running high and brown, like melted Neapolitan ice cream.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
Gabrielle Union also shined in Prada’s strapless tri-color gown; The green, pink, and black combo was as delicious looking as Neapolitan ice cream.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2023
The trio were like vocal Neapolitan ice cream, each a distinct and delicious flavor on their own, but something richer when intertwined.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2022
Multi Cube Palette looks as delicious as Neapolitan ice cream and comes with matte and sparkly shades that'll add the perfect amount of pizzazz to any eye look.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
This striking Sweaty Betty ski sweater might spend more time off the slopes than on it — the fun color palette is reminiscent of Neapolitan ice cream (in the best way).
—Claire Harmeyer, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Neapolitan ice cream was
in 1895
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“Neapolitan ice cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Neapolitan%20ice%20cream. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
Neapolitan ice cream
noun
Ne·a·pol·i·tan ice cream
ˌnē-ə-ˈpäl-ət-ᵊn-
: a brick of ice cream with layers of different flavors (as vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry)
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