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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Chef Gordon Ramsay's famous beef Wellington and sides like truffle potato gratin and crispy Brussels sprouts will be available.
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Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Oyster Pie is a Lowcountry specialty: Oyster Pie contains potatoes and cream, much like a gratin, but it's topped with buttery crunchy crackers or saltines.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Just in time for the holidays, this gratin baker is perfect for making the big side dishes necessary for feeding the extended family.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Family-style add-on sides, cauliflower/leek gratin and sweet potatoes ($15 each).
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024
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Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Oyster Pie is a Lowcountry specialty: Oyster Pie contains potatoes and cream, much like a gratin, but it's topped with buttery crunchy crackers or saltines.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Just in time for the holidays, this gratin baker is perfect for making the big side dishes necessary for feeding the extended family.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Family-style add-on sides, cauliflower/leek gratin and sweet potatoes ($15 each).
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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