gelato

noun

ge·​la·​to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce gelato (audio)
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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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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower. Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 The initial impression is light and subtly sweet like a scoop of pistachio gelato, but is beautifully balanced with notes of warm, earthy cardamom and patchouli. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025 This one uses Undercurrent’s signature espresso combined with fresh, creamy gelato from nearby vendor Honeysuckle Gelato. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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