1. a hard yellow cheese with a nutty flavor, originally from Switzerland

Examples

• The recipe calls for grated gruyere cheese.
• She melted gruyere over the French onion soup.
• The cheese platter included aged gruyere and brie.
• Gruyere is essential for making authentic fondue.
• The sandwich was made with ham and gruyere.
• He bought a wedge of gruyere from the deli counter.