soft serve

[ sawft surv, soft ]

noun

1. a smooth-textured, soft ice cream that is aerated in a machine to reduce its density and pumped into a cone or cup rather than scooped like traditional hard-packed ice cream.

Other Words From

• soft-serve adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft serve¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Upon first glance, the Frosty itself was picture perfect — the promised vibrant purple hue was indeed present and the treat itself had the signature swirl at the top of its cup, complete with specks of icy bits distinguishing it from plain ol’ soft serve.

From Salon

Fontana bellows in his New York accent, while filling a cup with the store’s vegan soft serve ice cream for another customer.

From Los Angeles Times

Rain also designs a line of street-inspired branded hoodies, T-shirts and socks that come in handy at the store’s popular weekly, vegan 5K run club that ends at Besties with free soft serve for all.

From Los Angeles Times

Hand-painted signs designed by Rain hung in the window, advertising “Classic Hot Dog $6.96” and “Oat Based Soft Serve” in the style of a 1950s soda fountain.

From Los Angeles Times

Fontana said one family even comes in every Saturday from Aliso Viejo for the soft serve.

From Los Angeles Times