sherbet

noun

sher·​bet ˈshər-bət 

variants or less commonly sherbert

ˈshər-bərt 

1

: a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice

2

: an ice with milk, egg white, or gelatin added

Examples of sherbet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pastel color palette, reminiscent of delightful sherbet hues, brought a gentle warmth to the collections, suggesting a soft yet vibrant approach to the coming seasons. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024

The big picture: Orange sherbet and rocky road are each the most popular unique flavor in 11 other states, Instacart data shows. —Joe Guillen, Axios, 30 July 2024

Handel's offers over 40 ice cream flavors, plus sherbets and vegan sorbets. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024

Other good flavors to try with stout include coffee ice cream, cookies and cream, chocolate mint or raspberry ice cream or sherbet. —Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Turkish & Persian; Turkish şerbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharba drink

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sherbet

noun

sher·​bet ˈshər-bət 

: a frozen dessert of fruit juice to which milk, egg white, or gelatin is added before freezing