noun

gratin

gruh-TAN

Gratin (noun) means a dish topped with a browned crust of breadcrumbs or cheese, typically baked or grilled. Example: “The potato gratin came out golden and bubbling from the oven.”

noun

A dish topped with a browned crust of breadcrumbs or cheese, typically baked or grilled.

"The potato gratin came out golden and bubbling from the oven."

How to use gratin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA baked dish with a crispy, browned topping of cheese or breadcrumbs.

Common pairings

potato gratin gratin dish au gratin

Word forms

gratins plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French gratin, from gratter ("to scrape").

Origin: French

Rhymes for gratin

Latin satin keratin gelatin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gratin” mean?

The word “gratin” means a dish topped with a browned crust of breadcrumbs or cheese, typically baked or grilled. In plain terms, a baked dish with a crispy, browned topping of cheese or breadcrumbs.

How do you pronounce “gratin”?

“Gratin” is pronounced gruh-TAN (/ɡɹəˈtæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “gratin” in a sentence?

Here is “gratin” used in a sentence: “The potato gratin came out golden and bubbling from the oven.”

What part of speech is “gratin”?

“Gratin” is a noun.

Where does the word “gratin” come from?

The word “gratin” comes from French. Borrowed from French gratin, from gratter ("to scrape").