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sherbet

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Noun — A frozen dessert of fruit juice or puree with a small amount of dairy added, milder and creamier than a sorbet.

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sherbet lemon raspberry sherbet a bag of sherbet

Etymology

Borrowed via Ottoman Turkish and Persian from Arabic sharba ("a drink"), from the verb "to drink." A doublet of sorbet and sharbat.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sherbet” mean?

The word “sherbet” means a frozen dessert of fruit juice or puree with a small amount of dairy added, milder and creamier than a sorbet. In plain terms, a frozen fruit dessert (British usage) or, in some regions, a sweet flavoured drink or fizzy powder.

How do you pronounce “sherbet”?

“Sherbet” is pronounced SHUR-buht (/ˈʃɝ.bət/ in IPA).

How do you use “sherbet” in a sentence?

Here is “sherbet” used in a sentence: “We had raspberry sherbet for dessert on the hottest day of summer.”

What part of speech is “sherbet”?

“Sherbet” is a noun.

Where does the word “sherbet” come from?

The word “sherbet” comes from Arabic. Borrowed via Ottoman Turkish and Persian from Arabic sharba ("a drink"), from the verb "to drink." A doublet of sorbet and sharbat.

How many meanings does “sherbet” have?

“Sherbet” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a frozen dessert of fruit juice or puree with a small amount of dairy added, milder and creamier than a sorbet.

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