Sorbet Meaning in English
word
ˈsɔɹbɛt/, /ˌsɔɹˈbeɪ
SOR-bet, sor-BAY
sˈɔːbeɪ
saw-BAY
Definition
A frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice or puree, often without dairy, similar to but lighter than ice cream.
Usage & Nuances
'Sorbet' is typically dairy-free, unlike 'sherbet' (US English), which may contain milk. Often served as a palate cleanser between courses or as a light dessert. Pronounced 'sor-bay'.
Spanish: sorbetePortuguese (BR): sorvete à base de fruta - sorbetPortuguese (PT): sorvete de fruta - sorbetChinese (Simplified): 雪葩Chinese (Traditional): 雪葩Hindi: शर्बत (फ्रूट आइस डेज़र्ट)Arabic: سوربيهBengali: সর্বেRussian: сорбетJapanese: ソルベVietnamese: sorbet - kem trái cây (không sữa)Korean: 소르베Turkish: sorbeUrdu: سوربیٹIndonesian: sorbet
Example Sentences
I had lemon sorbet for dessert.
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Sorbet is made from fruit and sugar.
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Would you like some mango sorbet?
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This raspberry sorbet tastes so refreshing on a hot afternoon.
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They served a tiny scoop of sorbet between courses to cleanse our palates.
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I always choose sorbet over ice cream because it feels lighter.
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