1
: a brown crust formed on food that has been cooked au gratin
also
: a dish so cooked
2
: upper crust
the gratin of London society
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The roux is what creates the thick, creamy structure the gratin needs.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
Lightly grease a small roasting pan or gratin dish with olive oil and place 8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch wide) strips of roasted and peeled red bell peppers in single layer.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
This recipe can also be prepared in a 2-quart baking dish or gratin.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2025
On her website, Garten recommends gratin, crème brûlée, and casserole dishes from Williams-Sonoma.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
Lightly grease a small roasting pan or gratin dish with olive oil and place 8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch wide) strips of roasted and peeled red bell peppers in single layer.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
This recipe can also be prepared in a 2-quart baking dish or gratin.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2025
On her website, Garten recommends gratin, crème brûlée, and casserole dishes from Williams-Sonoma.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gratin
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“Gratin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratin. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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