2
a
: prizing highly : desirous
—used with of
fond of praise
b
: having an affection or liking
—used with of
fond of music
fond of his nephew
3
a
: foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1
a fond mother
b
: affectionate, loving
absence makes the heart grow fonder
a fond embrace
4
: cherished with great affection : doted on
our fondest hopes
has fond memories of their time together
plural fonds
ˈfōⁿ(z) 
1
: background, basis
2
: small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces
After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce.—
Garth Clingingsmith
Garth Clingingsmith3
obsolete
: fund
Examples of fond in a Sentence
Adjective
She still has fond feelings for him.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
He wished them a fond farewell.
the fond hope that the situation would change
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The fond memories of former Esperanza football coach Gary Meek flowed eagerly from colleagues and family members Thursday after his death at age 76.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
This retro cake will bring back fond memories of our parents and grandparents.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
The fond memories of former Esperanza football coach Gary Meek flowed eagerly from colleagues and family members Thursday after his death at age 76.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Verb
Congress should fond how to help American business owners.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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