# gratin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɡɹəˈtæn/ · frequency rank #66,693

## Definitions
1. The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French gratin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gratin