English Word · Advanced
gratinate
To bake so as to form a gratin
Pronunciation: say gratinate
Meaning
To cook food, especially with a topping of breadcrumbs or cheese, until it forms a browned crust.
Example
You should gratinate the macaroni and cheese in the oven until the top is golden brown.
You should gratinate the macaroni and cheese in the oven until the top is golden brown.
Practice tips
- Practice gratinate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.