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Word

jello

Phoneticsjel·lo

US/ˈdʒɛɫoʊ/

UK/dʒˈɛləʊ/

Definition

n. a sweet, soft food that is made from fruit juice and gelatin. It is usually served cold and has a wobbly, jelly-like texture.

n. a sweetened, flavored gelatin dessert, typically served chilled. Often used as a synonym for 'jelly' in North American English.

Examples

“I like to eat orange jello after dinner.”

“The children enjoyed the colorful jello cups served at the summer picnic.”

Examples

simple

“I like to eat orange jello after dinner.”

contextual

“The children enjoyed the colorful jello cups served at the summer picnic.”

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