: a usually fruit-flavored ice served as a dessert or between courses as a palate refresher
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After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
The ahi crudo stuns in both flavor and presentation, layered with avocado sorbet and a black sesame vinaigrette.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The recipe possibilities are endless, and frozen treats like sorbet and parfaits are done in minutes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Handel’s also sells sorbets, sherbets and frozen ice.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
The ahi crudo stuns in both flavor and presentation, layered with avocado sorbet and a black sesame vinaigrette.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The recipe possibilities are endless, and frozen treats like sorbet and parfaits are done in minutes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Handel’s also sells sorbets, sherbets and frozen ice.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Sorbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbet. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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sorbet
noun
sor·bet
sȯr-ˈbā 
: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert
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