noun
jello
JEH-loh
noun
1
A wobbly, sweet dessert made by dissolving flavored gelatin in hot water and letting it set, often known by the trademark name Jell-O.
"The kids had bowls of red jello for dessert."
How to Use Jello
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wobbly gelatin dessert — what British English usually just calls "jelly."
UK vs US
Mainly an American term; British English uses "jelly" for the same dessert.
Word Forms
jellos plural
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Etymology
Genericized from the trademark Jell-O, the popular gelatin dessert brand.