soft serve

American  

[sawft surv, soft] / ˈsɔft ˌsɜrv, ˈsɒft /

noun

1. a smooth-textured, soft ice cream that is aerated in a machine to reduce its density and pumped into a cone or cup rather than scooped like traditional hard-packed ice cream.

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Other Word Forms

• soft-serve adjective

Etymology

Origin of soft serve

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In a split-second decision, she runs into the cafe, eager for a caffeine boost, and orders everything matcha she could get her hands on — a hot lavender matcha latte, a matcha soft serve and matcha-flavored pudding.

From Los Angeles Times

Don’t forget to finish with soft serve from the ice cream stand.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond water ice, they offer popcorn, soft serve, and the Motown Twist — a playful combo of soft serve and water ice.

From Salon

As of Aug. 6, Greenspan said soft serve would return to the diner menu later that week, but the sweet treat has yet to show up.

From Salon

At first glance, the treat appeared to be a cup of soft serve, soon to be enjoyed by Grillo.

From Los Angeles Times