gelato
nounUK /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/
US /dʒəˈlɑːtoʊ/
Gelato is a smooth, creamy Italian ice cream.
We bought a cone of strawberry gelato at the shop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A frozen dessert made with milk, sugar, and flavorings, churned to be denser and softer than regular ice cream.
The gelato was so rich that a small cup was enough.
3. A serving of this Italian-style ice cream.
She ordered two gelati for the kids.
4. The Italian word for ice cream, used in English to refer specifically to the traditional Italian style.
In Italy, gelato is sold in small family-run shops called gelaterie.