casserole

noun

cas·se·role | \ ˈka-sə-ˌrōl

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also ˈka-zə- \

Definition of casserole

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 Announced my gaffe and removed the casserole entirely from the menu? — Washington Post, "Miss Manners: Pre-pandemic gaffe seemed funny then, but alarming now," 15 Mar. 2021 Place the casserole, covered with the lid, on the oven rack. — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Forget sourdough. Here is a basic, no-knead, crusty whole-wheat loaf baked in a Dutch oven.," 2 Mar. 2021 Cacerolazo, Spanish for casserole, is a form of protest involving pot-banging. — New York Times, "74 of Our Favorite Facts for 2020," 30 Dec. 2020 Teresa Perkins always has bourbon sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "This year, add something new to your Thanksgiving feast with these reader-submitted recipes," 17 Nov. 2020 Most of us are better at showing up fo rfriends in bad times — with a listening ear and a hug, a bottomless glass of Malbec or a freezer casserole. — Good Housekeeping, "Your Fully Charged Life: 5 Ways to Boost the Bright Side," 2 Mar. 2021 The Bay Village resident believes our world needs a huge casserole right now. — Linda Gandee, cleveland, "BAYarts showcases women artists in March; call for artists in annual juried exhibition," 22 Feb. 2021 Think a breakfast casserole with eggs, sausage, and broccoli, or a shepherd's pie filled with veggies and lentils for dinner. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "40 Healthy Casserole Recipes That Are Perfect for Meal Prep," 6 Jan. 2021 Grease a 9x13-inch casserole with the remaining oil. — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, "How to Cook Venison Bobotie," 4 Jan. 2021

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casserole

noun

English Language Learners Definition of casserole

: food (such as meat, noodles, and vegetables) baked together and served in a deep dish

: a deep dish used for baking

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casserole

noun

cas·se·role | \ ˈka-sə-ˌrōl

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Kids Definition of casserole

1 : a mix of food baked and served in a deep dish

2 : a deep dish in which food can be baked and served

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