Fondue

/fɒnˈduː/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A dish in which cheese, chocolate, or other ingredients are melted and served in a communal pot for dipping food items.
We enjoyed a delicious cheese fondue for dinner with crusty bread and fresh vegetables.
The act of melting cheese or chocolate in a pot and serving it at the table.
The fondue was a highlight of our dinner party, allowing everyone to participate in the cooking.
A communal experience where a group of people share a pot of melted cheese or chocolate.
The fondue experience brought all of us together as we dipped fruits and marshmallows into the warm chocolate.

Etymology

French, from 'fondre' meaning 'to melt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cheese fondue:
A type of fondue that specifically uses cheese as the main ingredient.
chocolate fondue:
Fondue where melted chocolate is used for dipping fruits or other sweets.
fondue pot:
The specialized pot used to prepare and serve fondue.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Fondue party
We're having a fondue party this weekend!
Fondue night
Make it a fondue night with friends for a fun dinner.