fondue

/ˈfɑndu/
noun
  1. A dish of melted cheese, chocolate, or other food, eaten by dipping pieces of bread, fruit, or vegetables into it using long forks.
    • The restaurant's specialty is a Swiss fondue made with three kinds of cheese.
    • For dessert, they served a rich chocolate fondue with strawberries and marshmallows.
    • We shared a pot of cheese fondue with crusty bread at the party.
  2. A meal or social event where people gather to eat food from a shared pot of melted cheese or chocolate.
    • The ski lodge offered a traditional fondue dinner every Friday.
    • We hosted a fondue night for our friends last weekend.
    • Fondue is a fun way to enjoy a meal with a group of people.
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