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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Other frozen treats include gelato, milkshakes, and, of course, smooth ice cream—the re-spin feature makes everything creamier. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025 Talenti is also offering Wakefern shoppers a special deal of two containers of gelato for $9 during the week of the national holiday. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 July 2025 This gelato shop is Cécile’s go-to for a sweet treat. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Consider digging into a gelato versus a fat-free frozen yogurt. Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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