fondue

[fänˈdo͞o, ˈfänd(y)ü]

fondue Definition

• 1. a Swiss dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot over a portable stove, eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks.
• 2. a similar dish of melted chocolate or other ingredients eaten by dipping pieces of food into it.

Using fondue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fondue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a fondue party last night and it was so much fun!

• Example

  The restaurant serves a variety of fondues including cheese, chocolate, and oil-based ones.

• Example

  The fondue was bubbling hot and smelled delicious.

fondue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fondue

• dip
• sauce

Phrases with fondue

• cheese fondue

  a type of fondue made with melted cheese, usually served with bread for dipping

  Example

  We ordered a cheese fondue as an appetizer.

• chocolate fondue

  a type of fondue made with melted chocolate, usually served with fruits or marshmallows for dipping

  Example

  We had a chocolate fondue for dessert.

• oil fondue

  a type of fondue where small pieces of meat are cooked in hot oil, usually served with various dipping sauces

  Example

  We tried an oil fondue for the first time and it was delicious.

Origins of fondue

from French 'fondue', meaning 'melted'

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Summary: fondue in Brief

Fondue [fänˈdo͞o, ˈfänd(y)ü] is a Swiss dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot over a portable stove, eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks. It can also refer to a similar dish of melted chocolate or other ingredients eaten by dipping pieces of food into it. Examples include 'We had a fondue party last night and it was so much fun!' and 'The fondue was bubbling hot and smelled delicious.'