sherbet
1 synonym for sherbet, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A frozen dessert of fruit juice or puree with a small amount of dairy added, milder and creamier than a sorbet.
Synonyms
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sherbert
How to use sherbet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of sherbet →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.
