1
: a brown crust formed on food that has been cooked au gratin
also
: a dish so cooked
2
: upper crust
the gratin of London society
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Think of this dish as an earthy alternative to a traditional potato gratin or scalloped potatoes, where the root vegetable adds a little sweetness and a firmer texture than potatoes.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
Family-style add-on sides, cauliflower/leek gratin and sweet potatoes ($15 each).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2015
Perhaps, but anyone who knows the still intact social habits of the Parisian gratin will vouch for its plausibility.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
From French gratins to Mexican enchiladas, casseroles take many forms, but the concept remains the same: A hearty, baked dish that’s easy to prepare and share.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
Family-style add-on sides, cauliflower/leek gratin and sweet potatoes ($15 each).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2015
Perhaps, but anyone who knows the still intact social habits of the Parisian gratin will vouch for its plausibility.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
From French gratins to Mexican enchiladas, casseroles take many forms, but the concept remains the same: A hearty, baked dish that’s easy to prepare and share.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gratin
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“Gratin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratin. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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