Cheese Lovers' Glossary

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

• The chef prepared a delicious potato gratin for the dinner party.
• I love it when my mom makes cheesy gratin for dinner.
• I could really go for some veggie gratin right now.
• The success of the project was the gratin of all their hard work.

noun a person who loves cheese

• The turophile was delighted to attend the cheese tasting event.
• My friend is such a turophile, she can't resist trying every type of cheese.
• I'm a total turophile - I could eat cheese all day, every day!
• As a turophile, she had a deep appreciation for the complexities of life, just like the different flavors of cheese.