# jello

/ˈdʒɛɫoʊ/ (US) · /dʒˈɛləʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jello
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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