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
The menu is a little fancier than in other parts of the stadium, with blackberry bruschetta, cheese fondue and shrimp cocktail among the items.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
The three- or four-course fondue experience features a salad, endless entree (choose land and sea, classic or steak lovers) and chocolate fondue.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
The three-course option starts at $55 and the four-course, which includes a cheese fondue, starts at $65 per person.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
The three- or four-course fondue experience features a salad, endless entree (choose land and sea, classic or steak lovers) and chocolate fondue.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
Known for offering a variety of fondue cooking styles and unique entrées, Melting Pot’s menu also features cheese fondues, salads, fine wines, spirits and chocolate fondue desserts.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
The three-course option starts at $55 and the four-course, which includes a cheese fondue, starts at $65 per person.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
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“Fondue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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fondue
noun
fon·due
fän-ˈd(y)ü 
: a preparation of melted cheese and flavorings
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