granita

noun

gra·​ni·​ta grə-ˈnē-tə How to pronounce granita (audio)
: a coarse-textured ice confection typically made from fruit

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But also turn them into smoothies or granita; make a watermelon curry or gazpacho. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 Customers had their first taste of the gourmet sorbets, granitas, Italian ice, Philadelphia water ice and vegan ice creams on July 2, when free samples were dished out for an hour. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025 Its specialty dish is Sicilian granita, a dairy-free frozen dessert paired with freshly baked brioche bread. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 Years ago, during a fabulous restaurant meal, I was served a palate cleanser: a celery granita laced with fresh apple juice. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for granita

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of granito, past participle of granire

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granita was in 1869

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“Granita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granita. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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