Synonyms of jelly

5 similar words

Another word for jelly is jam. Other synonyms of jelly are jello, Jell-O and aspic.

Synonyms and similar words for jelly

jelloA dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavoring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.
Jell-OAny brand of fruit flavored gelatin dessert mix.

jamA sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
marmalade

noun A dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.
noun A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin.
noun A savoury substance, derived from meat, that has the same texture as the dessert.

What is another word for jelly?: Jelly has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jam, jello, Jell-O and aspic.
What does jelly mean?: Jelly means a dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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