granita

noun

gra·​ni·​ta grə-ˈnē-tə How to pronounce granita (audio)
: a coarse-textured ice confection typically made from fruit

Examples of granita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Freeze any leftover sorbet free-form and enjoy as a granita (scrape with a fork occasionally during freezing to keep it from becoming an icy block). Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024 Caffé Sicilia in Noto More than 130 years old, this famous café is known for its incredible granita, but also has incredibly inventive pastries made by its fourth-generation owner. Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2024 No visit to Noto would be complete without a granita at Caffè Sicilia, the famous cafe featured on Chef’s Table. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 The texture is soft and scoopable—not as fine as an Italian ice but not as coarse as an icy granita. Omar Tate, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for granita 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of granito, past participle of granire

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granita was in 1869

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Cite this Entry

“Granita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granita. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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