sherbet

noun

sher·​bet ˈshər-bət How to pronounce sherbet (audio)
variants or less commonly sherbert
1
: a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
2
: an ice with milk, egg white, or gelatin added

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Word History

Etymology

Turkish & Persian; Turkish şerbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharba drink

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sherbet was in 1603

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“Sherbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sherbet. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sherbet

noun
sher·​bet ˈshər-bət How to pronounce sherbet (audio)
: a frozen dessert of fruit juice to which milk, egg white, or gelatin is added before freezing

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