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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The event features samplings from more than 30 of the area’s top ice cream, gelato and paleta makers along with music, family activities and demonstrations. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025 On that floor, but out of view, there is also an industrial kitchen with a full-time chef serving up gelato, biscuits, coffee, bubbly and other treats. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 11 June 2025 But 16 gelato and sorbet flavors from pistachio to hazelnut to mango to stracciatella. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025 Pura Vida Miami Where: 3034 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; gelato counter 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday More information: puravidamiami.com This story was originally published May 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 May 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 20 Jun. 2025.

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