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

Reportedly, Swift and Kelce also received gifts like a measuring spoon set and a casserole dish. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026

Rather than covering the whole baking dish and setting it directly in the refrigerator, portion the casserole into smaller, shallow containers first. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

There will be a multitude of chicken casseroles offered up, but this chicken spaghetti is a winner time and time again in our kitchens. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Our recipes include hearty casseroles, warm soups and stews, and freeze-ahead family meals. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 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