gratin

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

noun

1. au gratin.

gratin

/ ɡratɛ̃ /

adjective

1. See au gratin
   See au gratin

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratin¹

1800–10; < French, Middle French; grate ²

Example Sentences

This gratin is a great way to use up leftover lentils as well.

From Washington Post

The recipe works well in a 6-cup gratin or a 9-inch square baking pan.

From Washington Post

This reviewer stuck dutifully to "Spring" and tried out the recipe for cauliflower gratin, with aged raw milk cheese.

From The Daily Beast

Dust the surface of the fennel with the salt and pepper, then evenly distribute the grated Parmesan over the gratin.

From The Daily Beast

The grilled langoustines and seafood gratin are out of this world, as is the locally flavored creole rice.

From The Daily Beast

He stared in a fixed way at his veal chop and scalloped potatoes gratin.

From The Daily Beast

I like to leave the gratin in the dish, pop it in the middle of the table and tuck in!

From The 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.

From Project Gutenberg

Such a dish, which is known as celery au gratin, is prepared according to the accompanying recipe.

From Project Gutenberg

I guess, with a plug like that holdin' that gratin' fast, they'll need jacks t' open it.

From Project Gutenberg

I want a beefsteak, with mushrooms, and some potatoes au gratin, like those we have in America.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg