ˈshərbə̇t, ˈshə̄b-, ˈshəib-, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
also sher·bert -bə(r)t, usu -)d.+V
( -s )
Etymology: Turkish & Persian; Turkish şerbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharbah drink, from shariba to drink
1. : a cooling drink made of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
2. or sherbet powder : a variously flavored preparation especially of sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid, and sugar for making an effervescent drink
3. : a water ice to which milk, egg white, or gelatin is added before freezing
4. or sherbet glass : a footed glass cup for serving frozen or unfrozen desserts