Jell-O

American

[jel-oh] / ˈdʒɛl oʊ /

Trademark.

a brand of dessert made from a mixture of gelatin, sugar, and fruit flavoring, dissolved in hot water and chilled until firm.

Jell-o British

/ ˈdʒɛləʊ /

noun

(in US and Canada) jelly

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Example Sentences

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The final meal before that climb consisted of freeze-dried crabmeat, tea and Jell-O.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Kraft Heinz, known for Heinz Ketchup, Kraft Mac and Cheese, Jell-O and Kool-Aid brands, reported a year-over-year sales decline for the ninth straight quarter, as sales in North America offset continued growth in overseas markets.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

“It’s like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall trying to find out what is going to happen next week,” Xinis said.

From Slate • Jul. 12, 2025

“Start with soft foods—applesauce, Jell-O, soup. Make it easy on yourself at first.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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