gelato

noun

ge·la·to jə-ˈlä-(ˌ)tō

je-

plural gelati jə-ˈlä-tē

je-

also gelatos

: a soft rich ice cream containing little or no air

Examples of gelato in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Freddo Traditional Gelato: The dessert company was founded in 1969 and serves Italian-style gelato. —

Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 Via del Governo Vecchio Spend a late afternoon vintage shopping on my favorite street in Rome, then stick around for an aperitivo, followed by pizza and gelato. —

Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024 Owner Sheri Weedman was behind the counter Wednesday morning, scooping gelato for her first customers. —

Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024 Walk it all off with a trip to the build-your-own gelato milkshake bar for dessert. —

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024 There's no dessert menu, so after dinner, enjoy gelato at the nearby Dolce or coffee and treats at Modern Pastry Shop. —

Samantha Dimauro, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024 Make sure to save room for a gelato sampler from Beardcat’s downstairs, which uses local and seasonal ingredients ranging from strawberries to Counter Culture espresso. —

Stephanie Burt, Saveur, 8 May 2024 Wander the city, check out the murals and outdoor sculptures, take a stroll through the Fabyan Forest Preserve, and browse local, independent shops selling coffee, tea, chocolate, gelato, ice cream, popcorn, baked goods, and more. —

Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024 Clay is Nutella gelato studded with bites of brownie. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024

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