fondue

noun

fon·​due fän-ˈdü 

-ˈdyü,

ˈfän-ˌd(y)ü

variants or less commonly fondu

1

: a dish similar to a soufflé usually made with cheese and bread crumbs

2

a(1)

: a preparation of melted cheese (such as Swiss cheese and Gruyère) usually flavored with white wine and kirsch

(2)

: a dish that consists of small pieces of food (such as meat or fruit) cooked in or dipped into a hot liquid

beef fondue

chocolate fondue

b

: a chafing dish in which fondue is made

Examples of fondue in a Sentence

dip fruit in melted chocolate to have a chocolate fondue

Recent Examples on the Web

Nestled in a warm, soft pretzel bun, this bold creation features a juicy beef patty surrounded by a bubbling pool of molten fondue cheese—rich, creamy, and irresistible. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

The menu will largely mimic the food offerings at the other restaurants, featuring such specialties as glazed pork belly, mac and cheese that includes a five-cheese fondue, lamb hummus and an assortment of pizzas. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025

Via Vite The Mother's Day brunch buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berry compote, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, and Italian sausage and bean ragout. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Emily shouted out Switzerland as her favorite food destination – largely due to the cheese and chocolate fondue. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, noun derivative from feminine of fondu, past participle of fondre "to melt," going back to Old French — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fondue

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

fondue

noun

fon·​due fän-ˈd(y)ü 

: a preparation of melted cheese and flavorings