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- [shur-bit]
- /ˈʃɜr bɪt/
- /ˈʃɜː.bət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shur-bit]
- /ˈʃɜr bɪt/
Definitions of sherbet word
- noun sherbet a frozen fruit-flavored mixture, similar to an ice, but with milk, egg white, or gelatin added. 1
- noun sherbet British. a drink made of sweetened fruit juice diluted with water and ice. 1
- noun sherbet a frozen fruit or vegetable purée, served either between courses to cleanse the palate or as a dessert. 1
- noun sherbet confectionery: sugar powder 1
- noun sherbet sorbet: frozen dessert 1
- noun sherbet Middle Eastern cold drink 1
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Origin of sherbet
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Turkish < Persian sharbat < Arabic sharbah a drink
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Parts of speech for Sherbet
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sherbet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sherbet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sherbet
noun sherbet
- gelati — a rich ice cream, made with eggs and usually containing a relatively low percentage of butterfat.
- gelato — a rich ice cream, made with eggs and usually containing a relatively low percentage of butterfat.
- ice cream — a frozen food containing cream or milk and butterfat, sugar, flavoring, and sometimes eggs.
- ice milk — a frozen food similar to ice cream but made with skim milk.
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