1
: a firm cheese with small holes and a nutty flavor that is of Swiss origin
2
: a processed cheese made from natural Gruyère
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The sharp cheddar and the Gruyere add a nuttiness and richness that will make for a Thanksgiving hit.
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Iris Kim, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
The event menu includes: ▪ Not Your Mom’s Mac: A three-cheese feast centered around five-year-old Black Diamond sharp white cheddar, Grand Cru Gruyere and two-year-old Parmigiano-Reggiano.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
One of the new additions is the Francese (tomatoes, mushrooms, prosciutto, Comte, Gruyere and Pili Pili oil);
Also new to The Alley is the addition of soft serve ice cream and a walk-up window at which to order it.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
For example, sharp cheeses like cheddar add complexity while soft, mellow cheeses like Gouda, Havarti and Muenster add buttery creaminess and nutty cheeses like Swiss and Gruyere add extra-long cheese pulls.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Other treats available to the rich and hungry include a massive shrimp cocktail tower, king crab fried rice, wagyu tenderloin, as well as lobster, steak or Gruyere quesadillas, according to Page Six.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Top the finished Easter dinner side dish with crisp prosciutto, Gruyere cheese, and toasted walnuts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
Breakfast musts include orange brioche French toast, can't-miss croissants, and an omelet with Gruyere and herbs, and lunch offerings skew Mediterranean, with roasted harissa carrots, fattoush salad, and a spicy feta dip.
—William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
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Iris Kim, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
The event menu includes: ▪ Not Your Mom’s Mac: A three-cheese feast centered around five-year-old Black Diamond sharp white cheddar, Grand Cru Gruyere and two-year-old Parmigiano-Reggiano.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
One of the new additions is the Francese (tomatoes, mushrooms, prosciutto, Comte, Gruyere and Pili Pili oil);
Also new to The Alley is the addition of soft serve ice cream and a walk-up window at which to order it.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
For example, sharp cheeses like cheddar add complexity while soft, mellow cheeses like Gouda, Havarti and Muenster add buttery creaminess and nutty cheeses like Swiss and Gruyere add extra-long cheese pulls.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Jan. 2024
These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
Other treats available to the rich and hungry include a massive shrimp cocktail tower, king crab fried rice, wagyu tenderloin, as well as lobster, steak or Gruyere quesadillas, according to Page Six.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Top the finished Easter dinner side dish with crisp prosciutto, Gruyere cheese, and toasted walnuts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2024
Breakfast musts include orange brioche French toast, can't-miss croissants, and an omelet with Gruyere and herbs, and lunch offerings skew Mediterranean, with roasted harissa carrots, fattoush salad, and a spicy feta dip.
—William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
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“Gruyère.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gruy%C3%A8re. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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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
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