gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
ˈje-lə-tən 
variants
or less commonly gelatine
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling
especially
: a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a
: any of various substances (such as agar) resembling gelatin
b
: an edible jelly made with gelatin
3
Examples of gelatin in a Sentence
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Peeps ingredients: How much sugar is in a package of Peeps?
Marshmallow Peeps contain sugar, corn syrup, gelatin and other ingredients.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The moisture-retaining inner layer is lined with ingredients like gelatin, pectin and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose that transform into a gel when the patch absorbs fluid and pus from a pimple, per Healthline.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems and hulls removed (plus strawberry slices for garnish)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Chill evaporated milk and prepare gelatin according to package directions for ordinary gelatin.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The moisture-retaining inner layer is lined with ingredients like gelatin, pectin and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose that transform into a gel when the patch absorbs fluid and pus from a pimple, per Healthline.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Serves 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems and hulls removed (plus strawberry slices for garnish)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Chill evaporated milk and prepare gelatin according to package directions for ordinary gelatin.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025
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“Gelatin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelatin. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
variants
also gelatine
1
: gummy or sticky protein obtained by boiling animal tissues and used as food, in photography, and in medicine
2
: an edible jelly formed with gelatin
3
: a thin colored transparent sheet used to color a stage light
Medical Definition
gelatin
noun
gel·a·tin
variants
also gelatine
1
: glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by boiling
especially
: a colloidal protein used as a food, in photography, and in medicine
2
a
: any of various substances (as agar) resembling gelatin
b
: an edible jelly made with gelatin
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