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Definition of gratin

gratin

/ˈɡrɑː.tən/
gra · tin
Plural:gratins
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• noun

1

A culinary dish (often made with sliced potatoes, vegetables, or seafood in a rich cream or cheese sauce) baked in a shallow dish and topped with breadcrumbs, grated cheese, or butter until a golden-brown crust forms.

Example

"For the holiday dinner, she prepared a rich potato gratin infused with garlic and fresh thyme."

2

A crisp, golden-brown crust of breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and butter formed on top of a baked or broiled dish.

Example

"Placing the casserole under the broiler for the final two minutes creates a bubbling, savory gratin."

• Rhymes for gratin

• Nearby Words

gratify
gratifying
gratifyingly
gratin
grating
gratingly
gratis

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'gratin', literally meaning 'scrapings' (originally referring to the crisp crust scraped from the sides and bottom of a cooking pan), from the verb 'gratter' ('to scrape or scratch'), of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gratin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gratin
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