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

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

In practice, this means a space inspired by designer Gio Ponti’s effervescence and a menu, from Marc Vetri protégé Adam Leonti, that runs from cacio e pepe potatoes and Calabrian tuna tartare to agnolotti with black truffle fondue. —Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025

The fondue set was based on a reference from an interior design magazine from the 1960s, presented on a circular dining table. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 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