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 is a little Island Shop, open for half an hour on Tuesdays and Sundays, that sells homemade frozen meals such as fish pie, lamb tagine venison casserole, and staple ingredients. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026

While boiling some rigatoni on the stovetop, simply toss whole cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a casserole dish and place two pucks of Boursin’s garlic-and-herb blend in the center. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026

How to use: Beans are versatile, starring in everything from breakfast bean burritos to egg-free huevos rancheros or a make-ahead casserole, High-Protein Oats Manaker loves to use protein oats, which are available from brands like Bob’s Red Mill. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

This easy, cheesy casserole leans on easy, affordable ingredients and requires minimal prep. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 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