croque monsieur
noun
croque mon·sieur ˌkrȯk-məs-ˈyər 
-ˈyə,
ˌkräk-,
ˌkrōk-,
-məsh-
: a ham and cheese sandwich that is usually dipped in batter and grilled
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro will have a booth offering croque monsieur, beef bourguignon, beet salad, French baguette avec beurre, and crème brulée. 
Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 An onsite kitchen will prepare simple foods to pair with the wines, like salmon rillettes, croque monsieur sandwiches and charcuterie plates. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart, or croque monsieur. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022 The final three prepare a four-course meal: croque monsieur, duck a l’orange, boeuf bourguignon and a croquembouche. Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 In the season finale, the three finalists prepare four-course meals from Child’s classic recipes: a croque monsieur, duck a l’orange, boeuf bourguignon and a croquembouche. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 Mildly tangy mustard and buttery Gruyère are a perfect croque monsieur–esque combination (and a nice change of pace from typical crouton seasonings). Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022 Chef TJ Culp leads the kitchen, with a menu of beef tartare, mussels, croque monsieur and escargot. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2022 The croque monsieur is a standout among them, prepared on thick-cut sourdough and slathered with creole mustard and béchamel. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2021 See More
Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2022 An onsite kitchen will prepare simple foods to pair with the wines, like salmon rillettes, croque monsieur sandwiches and charcuterie plates. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Fair trade organic coffees and teas are the perfect complements to a flaky croissant, mango tart, or croque monsieur. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022 The final three prepare a four-course meal: croque monsieur, duck a l’orange, boeuf bourguignon and a croquembouche. Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 In the season finale, the three finalists prepare four-course meals from Child’s classic recipes: a croque monsieur, duck a l’orange, boeuf bourguignon and a croquembouche. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 Mildly tangy mustard and buttery Gruyère are a perfect croque monsieur–esque combination (and a nice change of pace from typical crouton seasonings). Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022 Chef TJ Culp leads the kitchen, with a menu of beef tartare, mussels, croque monsieur and escargot. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2022 The croque monsieur is a standout among them, prepared on thick-cut sourdough and slathered with creole mustard and béchamel. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
French, literally, (one) bites with a crunch (the) gentleman
First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined above