grilled cheese
nounUK /ˌɡrɪld ˈtʃiːz/
US /ˌɡrɪld ˈtʃiz/
A grilled cheese is a sandwich with cheese inside that is cooked until the bread is warm and the cheese melts.
I made a grilled cheese for lunch and ate it with tomato soup.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dish of melted cheese served hot, often with bread or crackers for dipping.
The pub served a grilled cheese dip with toasted baguette slices.
3. A simple, inexpensive meal associated with childhood and home cooking.
After a long day, nothing felt better than a grilled cheese at home.
4. A sandwich made by grilling cheese directly on a hot surface rather than between bread.
In some regions, grilled cheese means cheese cooked crisp on a griddle.