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Definition of gruyere

gruyere

/ɡruːˈjɛər/
gruy · ere
Plural:gruyeres
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• noun

1

A firm, pale yellow Swiss cheese made from whole cow's milk, characterized by a rich, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor.

Example

"The chef topped the traditional French onion soup with a thick slice of toasted bread and heavily melted gruyere."

• Rhymes for gruyere

• Nearby Words

grungy
grunion
grunt
gruyere
guabiroba
guac
guacamole

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the town of Gruyères in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, where this variety of cheese originated.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gruyere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gruyere
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