gelato

[ juh-lah-toh ]

noun

, plural ge·la·ti [j, uh, -, lah, -tee], ge·la·tos.

1. an Italian-style ice cream containing almost no air, and thereby denser and richer than other ice creams.

gelato

/ dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ /

noun

1. Italian ice-cream

Word History and Origins

Origin of gelato¹

First recorded in 1930–35; from Italian: literally “frozen,” noun use of past participle of gelare “to freeze,” from Latin gelāre

Word History and Origins

Origin of gelato¹

C20: Italian, literally, frozen

Example Sentences

It includes recipes for meyer lemon and bay leaf gelato, jasmine-scented almond milk mousse and fruit pudding made from white melon and orange blossom.

From Salon

On the shelves and tables in the studio are piles of Talenti gelato jars and takeout boxes filled with color powders and mixtures.

From Los Angeles Times

One trade association complained that the ordinance was so strict that Italians would no longer be able to take a late-night stroll with a gelato in hand.

From New York Times

In Italy, gelato con olio e sale — which translates to ice cream with olive oil and sea salt — is a popular dessert.

From Salon

He once served as that company’s president but also ran the gelato maker Talenti.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• frozen yogurt
• sherbet
• sorbet