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sorbet

/sΙ”ΙΉΛˆbeΙͺ/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a cold, sweet food made from fruit juice and sugar, like ice cream but without milk

When to Use

πŸ’¬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œWould you like some lemon sorbet for dessert?”

β€œThis mango sorbet is perfect for a hot summer day.”

β–ΆFull Definition

Frozen fruit juice, sometimes mixed with egg whites, used as dessert or between courses of a meal.

β€œAfter dinner we had an orange sorbet that was very refreshing.”

Related Words

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Antonyms:
ice cream
Word Family:
sorbet maker