Search Dictionary
Definition of sorbet
sorbet
/sɔːrˈbeɪ/
sor · bet
Plural:sorbets
sorbet Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
sorbet Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• noun
1
A frozen dairy-free dessert made from sweetened water and flavoring, typically fruit juice or fruit purée, often served as a palate cleanser between courses or as a light dessert.
Example
"After the heavy main course, the waiter brought a refreshing scoop of lemon sorbet to cleanse our palates."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for sorbetWord Nuance & Usage
Sorbet is often confused with sherbet; however, traditional sorbet is strictly dairy-free, whereas sherbet typically contains a small amount of milk or cream.
• Rhymes for sorbet
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'sorbet', from Italian 'sorbetto', derived from Ottoman Turkish 'şerbet', ultimately from Arabic 'šarba' meaning 'a drink'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorbet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorbet