gratin

[ grat-n, graht-; French gra-tan ]

/ ˈgræt n, ˈgrɑt-; French graˈtɛ̃ /

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Origin of gratin

1800–10; <French, Middle French; see grate²

Words nearby gratin

Gratian, graticule, gratification, gratify, gratifying, gratin, gratinate, gratinated, gratiné, grating, gratis

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How to use gratin in a sentence

This gratin is a great way to use up leftover lentils as well.
A crispy feta and panko topping gives this lentil gratin its zing|Ann Maloney|January 19, 2021|Washington Post
The recipe works well in a 6-cup gratin or a 9-inch square baking pan.
A crispy feta and panko topping gives this lentil gratin its zing|Ann Maloney|January 19, 2021|Washington Post
This reviewer stuck dutifully to "Spring" and tried out the recipe for cauliflower gratin, with aged raw milk cheese.
Eat It Now!|Katrina Heron|April 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Dust the surface of the fennel with the salt and pepper, then evenly distribute the grated Parmesan over the gratin.
Eco-Chic Safari|Sophie Menin|July 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The grilled langoustines and seafood gratin are out of this world, as is the locally flavored creole rice.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|July 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He stared in a fixed way at his veal chop and scalloped potatoes gratin.
The Tiger Binge|Tina Brown|December 16, 2009|DAILY BEAST
I like to leave the gratin in the dish, pop it in the middle of the table and tuck in!
Butternut Squash, Plus Some Celeriac|The Daily Beast|November 25, 2008|DAILY BEAST
He did not give them lentils to eat, but he gave them cauliflower au gratin and brown bread and cheese, and to drink, water.
The Angel of Pain|E. F. Benson
Such a dish, which is known as celery au gratin, is prepared according to the accompanying recipe.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
I guess, with a plug like that holdin' that gratin' fast, they'll need jacks t' open it.
The Aztec Treasure-House|Thomas Allibone Janvier
I want a beefsteak, with mushrooms, and some potatoes au gratin, like those we have in America.
As Seen By Me|Lilian Bell
May be dressed like soles, (au gratin,) but the usual way is to boil or fry, and serve on a napkin with anchovy sauce in a boat.
The Gastronomic Regenerator:|Alexis Soyer

British Dictionary definitions for gratin

gratin

/ (French ɡratɛ̃) /

adjective

See au gratin

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