Gruyère

noun

Gru·​yère grü-ˈyer 

grē-

1

: a firm cheese with small holes and a nutty flavor that is of Swiss origin

2

: a processed cheese made from natural Gruyère

Examples of Gruyère in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our Macaroni Pie recipe uses a trifecta of cheeses—Gruyere, extra-sharp white Cheddar, and fontina—plus fresh thyme for savory layers of flavor. — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 June 2026

The filling is poured in a traditional pie crust and topped with grated Gruyere and Parmesan. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026

The restaurant’s menu says the La Zarina pizza is made with edible gold and sturgeon caviar, along with different cheeses, including mozzarella, pecorino, and Gruyere, as well as Béchamel sauce, crème fraîche, slices of potato, and chives. — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Cheddar is many people's favorite cheese to pair with eggs, but there are so many other cheeses that work just as well, from tangy goat cheese to nutty Gruyere. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Try fennel and pear with gorgonzola, or lean into comfort with mushrooms, leeks, Gruyere and thyme. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Gruyère, district in Switzerland

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Gruyère

noun

Gru·​yère grü-ˈye(ə)r 

grē-ˈ(y)e(ə)r

: a firm cheese of Switzerland that has a nutty flavor

Etymology

named for Gruyère, district in Switzerland where the cheese was first made