fondue

noun
  1. A Swiss dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot over a portable stove, and eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using long-stemmed forks. noun
    We enjoyed a traditional cheese fondue at the Swiss restaurant.
    The fondue was served with a variety of breads and vegetables for dipping.
  2. A dish similar to the traditional cheese fondue, but using other ingredients such as chocolate or oil, into which pieces of food are dipped. noun
    For dessert, we had a chocolate fondue with strawberries and marshmallows.
    They prepared a meat fondue where guests cooked their own pieces of beef in hot oil.