quiche Lorraine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quiche Lorraine
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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I love a classic quiche Lorraine, filled with smoky bacon, rich Gruyère cheese and shallots.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2025
My brother, sister and I each kept a diary, a parental trip requirement, so those first tastes of quiche Lorraine, fraises des bois and crème frâiche have been forever cemented.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2018
Coopers is serving quiche Lorraine, deep-dish apple pie with nutmeg sauce, and curry chicken or curry shrimp depending on the day.
From Washington Post
Lunch began with quiche Lorraine, with special homemade puff-dough cheese sticks, followed by a main course of cold jellied boeuf .
From Time Magazine Archive
Later there was a passion for quiche Lorraine, which has deservedly stayed on the menu.
From Time Magazine Archive
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