Definition

Noun: 1. A frozen dessert with fruit flavoring: A sweet, icy dessert, often similar to a sorbet or granita, typically made without milk or cream. 2. A thick milkshake containing ice cream: A cold beverage made by blending ice cream with milk or other flavorings, resulting in a thick, creamy consistency. 3. Liqueur poured over shaved ice: An alcoholic beverage served in a glass containing finely shaved ice over which a liqueur is poured.

Usage Examples

• As a frozen dessert:
  • On a hot day, I love to have a refreshing lemon frappe.
  • The café specializes in fruit frappes made with fresh berries.
• As a thick milkshake:
  • She ordered a chocolate frappe with whipped cream.
  • This diner makes the best coffee frappes in town.
• As an alcoholic drink:
  • He enjoyed a mint frappe as an after-dinner drink.
  • The bartender prepared a frappe using anise liqueur and finely shaved ice.

Advanced Usage

• The meaning of "frappe" can vary significantly by region. In some areas, it is understood primarily as a milkshake, while in others, it refers to the frozen dessert or the iced liqueur.
• In commercial contexts like coffee shops, "frappe" often denotes a blended, iced coffee beverage, which is a trademarked variation in some chains.

Variants and Related Words

• Frappé (adj): The accented form, often used to describe something that is iced or chilled (e.g., ).
• Frappuccino (n): A proprietary blended coffee drink, combining "frappe" and "cappuccino."

Synonyms

• For the dessert: granita, sorbet, ice.
• For the milkshake: milkshake, shake, smoothie (when containing ice cream).
• For the drink: iced liqueur, slush.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary distinction lies in the ingredients and preparation:
  • The frozen dessert is fruit-based and typically dairy-free.
  • The milkshake is dairy-based, containing ice cream.
  • The alcoholic beverage is defined by the combination of shaved ice and liqueur.

Noun

1. a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
2. thick milkshake containing ice cream
3. liqueur poured over shaved ice