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

Every member of the family will enjoy eating their greens when they're served in the form of this creamy casserole. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025

Tips for Making Baked Potato Dump Casserole Here are a few tips for making our baked potato dump casserole even better. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

Hearty stews and casseroles are also on the lineup. —Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

Leftover vegetables, meat, and potatoes make a quick hash in a skillet with heart-healthy oil or can be baked into a morning casserole. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025

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