jello
2 synonyms for jello, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wobbly, sweet dessert made by dissolving flavored gelatin in hot water and letting it set, often known by the trademark name Jell-O.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Jell-O
Etymology
Genericized from the trademark Jell-O, the popular gelatin dessert brand.
Full origin of jello →Frequently asked questions
What does “jello” mean?
The word “jello” means a wobbly, sweet dessert made by dissolving flavored gelatin in hot water and letting it set, often known by the trademark name Jell-O. In plain terms, the wobbly gelatin dessert — what British English usually just calls "jelly.".
How do you pronounce “jello”?
“Jello” is pronounced JEH-loh (/ˈd͡ʒɛloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jello” in a sentence?
Here is “jello” used in a sentence: “The kids had bowls of red jello for dessert.”
What part of speech is “jello”?
“Jello” is a noun.
Where does the word “jello” come from?
The word “jello” comes from Latin. Genericized from the trademark Jell-O, the popular gelatin dessert brand.
