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

This recipe turns that favorite sandwich into a rich and hearty casserole. —Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

Rolls, mac and cheese, and casseroles can be displayed in matching serving dishes, while the pumpkin pie can be sliced in advance and arranged on a decorative platter for easy access. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025

Also consider buying staple items that stretch meals, such as rice and beans, or plan for 'one dish' meals that are filling, such as spaghetti and meat sauce, chili, soups, or casseroles. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

They can be used in many dishes, including salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and more. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 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