gelato

noun

ge·​la·​to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce gelato (audio)
je-
plural gelati jə-ˈlä-tē How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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also gelatos
: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air

Examples of gelato in a Sentence

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This gadget can whip up a ton of sweet treats, including smoothie bowls, gelato, and more. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024 Blake yells, and suddenly we are headed up to the gelato bar on the piazza. Andrew Sean Greer, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024 From smooth gelato to rich ice cream, this appliance can make a variety of delicious frozen desserts. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024 In the past two years, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter has released fragrances, under a line called Sweet Tooth, that mimic the aromas of cotton candy, caramel gelato, and cherry pie. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gelato 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, frozen

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gelato was in 1929

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“Gelato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelato. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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