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Definition of sorbet

sorbet

/sɔːrˈbeɪ/
sor · bet

Plural:sorbets
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• 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."

Word 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'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sorbet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sorbet
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