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

The pumpkin casserole dish comes in white or orange. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025

Reheat in an uncovered casserole dish in a 350-degree F oven for 15 minutes, until hot all the way through. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Plan to use frozen tomatoes in recipes where they’ll be cooked, such as a soup or casserole, as opposed to a dish highlighting raw tomatoes, such as a sandwich or tomato salad. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025

Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Brasier This Le Creuset braiser is built for one-pot meals, from pan-frying and braising to slow-cooking short ribs, chili, and casseroles. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 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