noun

sherbet

A sweet flavored drink.

She serves rose sherbet in small glasses after dinner.

Etymology

The Persian source names a drink. This sense preserves sherbet's earlier role as a sweetened, flavored beverage rather than a frozen dessert or powder.

More examples

  • We sip cold pomegranate sherbet on the porch.
  • He pours lemon sherbet from a pitcher into our glasses.
  • Fresh mint gives this sherbet a refreshing flavor.

Forms

sherbet · sherbets

Similar words

punch
Punch usually combines fruit juices and may include alcohol.
lemonade
Lemonade specifically uses lemon juice, water, and a sweetener.