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

There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

Tuna noodle casserole may dominate the fish-and-pasta category, but this easy salmon pasta recipe deserves its place. —Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

Your guests will be all ears when this potluck casserole takes the stage. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Expect plenty of variety, including potato casseroles, macaroni, stewed squash and steamed cabbage, plus creamed corn, fried okra and honey cornbread. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 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