sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

 also  ˈsȯr-bət

: a usually fruit-flavored ice served as a dessert or between courses as a palate refresher

Examples of sorbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah. —Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

At restaurant club Joia Beach, tournament beverage partner Moët & Chandon will offer several packages starting Saturday, including Champagne pairings with selections of sorbets and fries. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet. —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

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, sweetened fruit juice, from Old Italian sorbetto, from Turkish şerbet — more at sherbet

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sorbet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

sorbet

noun

sor·​bet sȯr-ˈbā 

: a fruit-flavored ice served especially as a dessert