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Definition of fondue

fondue

/fɑːnˈduː/
fon · due
Plural:fondues
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• noun

1

A traditional Swiss dish consisting of melted cheese, usually mixed with white wine and garlic, served in a communal pot over a small burner and eaten by dipping pieces of bread into it using long-stemmed forks.

Example

"After a long day of skiing in the Alps, we gathered around the table to share a bubbling pot of cheese fondue."

2

A dish in which bite-sized pieces of food are dipped into a shared pot of hot liquid, such as heated oil or broth for meat, or melted chocolate for fruit.

Example

"For dessert, the restaurant served a rich chocolate fondue with a platter of fresh strawberries and marshmallows."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'fondue', the feminine past participle of 'fondre', meaning 'to melt', which traces back to the Latin 'fundere' (to pour or melt).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fondue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fondue
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