Gratin

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræt̬.ən/

Definitions of gratin

noun a dish that is topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter and then browned in the oven

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a delicious potato gratin for the first time.

A2 My mom makes the best vegetable gratin with cheese.

B1 The gratin was a popular side dish at the dinner party.

B2 The chef prepared a mouthwatering seafood gratin with a creamy sauce.

C1 The gratin au gratin was the highlight of the French cuisine cooking class.

C2 The layers of flavors in the truffle gratin were truly exquisite.

Examples of gratin in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious potato gratin for the dinner party.

informal I love it when my mom makes cheesy gratin for dinner.

slang I could really go for some veggie gratin right now.

figurative The success of the project was the gratin of all their hard work.

Grammatical Forms of gratin

• plural: gratins
• comparative: more gratin
• superlative: most gratin
• present tense: gratin
• future tense: will gratin
• perfect tense: has gratined
• continuous tense: is gratining
• singular: gratin
• positive degree: gratin
• infinitive: to gratin
• gerund: gratining
• participle: gratined

Origin and Evolution of gratin

First Known Use: 1635 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'gratin' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a culinary technique of browning a dish in the oven, the term 'gratin' has evolved to refer to a dish that is topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, or other ingredients and then baked until crispy and golden brown.