sorbet

Meanings

• noun

  A frozen dessert made from fruit or fruit juice, often with sugar and water, and sometimes with the addition of wine or liqueur.

  - "I love to enjoy a refreshing sorbet on a hot summer day."
  - "The sorbet was a perfect palate cleanser between courses."
  - "What flavor of sorbet would you like to try?"

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Synonyms

Italian ice , ice

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sorbet
moretto , better not , setter , wetter

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Variants

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sorbet , sorbets

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'sorbetto' which means 'iced drink' or 'granita'.

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Trivia

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1. Sorbet was originally served as a palate cleanser between courses in formal dining situations.

2. The world's largest sorbet was made in France in 2012, weighing over 10,000 pounds.

3. Sorbet can be made from almost any fruit, including pineapple, mango, and watermelon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Granita: A similar frozen dessert originating from Sicily, made by freezing a sweetened fruit juice mixture and scraping the ice crystals that form with a metal instrument called a scrapella.

2. Sherbet: A type of frozen dessert similar to sorbet, but typically contains a small amount of milk or cream.

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Culture

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Sorbet has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, particularly in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It was originally made by mixing snow or ice with fruit juice, honey, or sugar. In the 18th century, sorbet gained popularity in Europe and became a fashionable dessert among the aristocracy. Today, it is enjoyed worldwide as a refreshing treat, especially during hot weather.

How to Memorize "sorbet"

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   - Imagine a bright and colorful sorbet being scooped into a bowl and served with a spoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sorbet' with the taste of a cool and refreshing dessert.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SORBET: Sweet, Orange, Raspberry, Blueberry, Elderberry, Tasty.

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