1
: a firm cheese with small holes and a nutty flavor that is of Swiss origin
2
: a processed cheese made from natural Gruyère

Examples of Gruyère in a Sentence

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The sharp cheddar and the Gruyere add a nuttiness and richness that will make for a Thanksgiving hit. Iris Kim, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024 The event menu includes: ▪ Not Your Mom’s Mac: A three-cheese feast centered around five-year-old Black Diamond sharp white cheddar, Grand Cru Gruyere and two-year-old Parmigiano-Reggiano. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Gruyère, district in Switzerland

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gruyère was in 1802

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“Gruyère.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gruy%C3%A8re. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

Gruyère

noun
: a firm cheese of Switzerland that has a nutty flavor
Etymology

named for Gruyère, district in Switzerland where the cheese was first made

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