fondue

fon·due | \ fän-ˈdü

How to pronounce fondue (audio)

, -ˈdyü, ˈfän-ˌd(y)ü \

variants: or less commonly fondu

Definition of fondue

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

2a(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 At long last, the bubble tea emoji is coming to your iPhone — along with other new food emojis that include tamale, fondue and trio of blueberries. — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, "Bubble tea, tamale and fondue: Here are all the new food emojis coming to iPhones soon," 1 Oct. 2020 The gastropub is also selling bacon lollipops drizzled with maple hollandaise and served atop a funnel cake; a Luscher’s sausage with jalapeño chutney; and crispy churro ice cream topped with coconut, caramel and chocolate fondue. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, "Where to get fair food in Dallas-Fort Worth since State Fair of Texas was canceled," 15 Sep. 2020 It’s as if aliens had touched down in the Alps for some skiing and a spot of fondue. — National Geographic, "DINOSAURS," 15 Sep. 2020 Indulge in seasonal comfort foods like slow-roasted turkey and stuffing at the American Holiday Table, or opt for cheese fondue at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, "Disney World Will Still Be Magical This Christmas — but 2 Major Events Are Canceled," 9 Sep. 2020 After a day on the slopes, fill your belly with fondue at one of the park’s five restaurants. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, "Eight of the World’s Coolest Indoor Snow Parks," 25 Feb. 2020 Mascarpone fondue halloumi cheese and biscuits st. agur blue cheese port-salut cheese strings halloumi. — Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, "Federal government now turning to Amazon, Overstock for ‘micro-purchases’," 1 July 2020 This fondue also stays melted even when at room temperature, so by the end of the day, if everyone needs their own dipping space, use individual bowls. — Beth Segal, cleveland, "All in the family: Cooking with your kids while in quarantine," 5 May 2020 The menu is stocked with ultimate comfort food offerings like beef mushroom and ale pie, liver and onions, and a gooey fondue punched up with Guinness and served with soft pretzels primed for dipping. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "13 great Irish pubs in metro Phoenix," 28 Feb. 2020

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24 Oct 2020

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“Fondue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondue. Accessed 28 Oct. 2020.

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