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

Get The Recipe 12 of 20 Sheet Pan Squash Casserole Think of this as the crispier cousin to the classic summer casserole dish. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2024

Each dish came with a side of green rice casserole, a baked potato, bread and apple butter, corn relish and a choice of salad. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024

The test includes a slate of new items for customers to choose from, including a hash brown casserole shepherd’s pie, green chile cornbread, chicken n’ dumpling soup, cinnamon bread French toast and banana pudding for dessert. —Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024

For baked casseroles, such as Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese Lasagna, add a splash of liquid, cover it tightly with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes. —Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 June 2024

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

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