gelato

noun

ge·​la·​to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce gelato (audio)
je-
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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Linen button-downs in a bold array of colors, reminding me of gelato flavors, are in high summer style right now. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 This dreamy green adds an unexpected pop that still plays neutral, creating the perfect backdrop for that quintessential Italian moment: bag in one hand, gelato in the other. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Days can be broken up with stops in town for shopping or gelato tasting, and guides lend those experiences local character. Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 28 July 2025 Broad Ripple Chips, gelato and cans of craft beer round out the menu. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 26 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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