casserole

noun

cas·​se·​role ˈka-sə-ˌrōl 

also ˈka-zə-

1

: a dish in which food may be baked and served

2

: food cooked and served in a casserole

3

: a deep round usually porcelain dish with a handle used for heating substances in the laboratory

Examples of casserole in a Sentence

I made tuna casserole for dinner.

meat and noodles served in a casserole

Recent Examples on the Web

Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the casserole is hot throughout. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

The meal specifically includes an 8-pound Butterball frozen turkey, Ocean Spray cranberry sauce, Stove Top stuffing, Kraft macaroni and cheese, McCormick turkey gravy mix, ingredients for green bean casserole and more. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Uncover and continue to bake until casserole is lightly browned on top and around the edges, 15–20 minutes longer. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

These easy-to-make and easy-to-take potluck casseroles will be enjoyed by church members of all ages, and you’ll be asked to make them again and again. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, saucepan, from Middle French, diminutive of casse ladle, dripping pan, from Old Occitan cassa, perhaps ultimately from Greek kyathos ladle

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for casserole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole
• petiole

Kids Definition

casserole

noun

cas·​se·​role ˈkas-ə-ˌrōl 

1

: a dish in which food can be baked and served

2

: the food cooked and served in a casserole