gratin

noun

gra·tin ˈgra-tᵊn

ˈgrä-

: a brown crust formed on food that has been cooked au gratin

also : a dish so cooked

: upper crust

the gratin of London society

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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 The hotels spectacular restaurant serves mouthwatering homemade Swedish fare, like roasted beef with potato gratin, freshly picked chanterelle mushrooms and ice cream with local cloud berry jam. —

Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gratin