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 creamy casserole also includes plenty of cheese and, of course, a can of cream of mushroom soup. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Whip up your favorite casserole recipes, broil fish, marinate meat and more in this durable casserole dish. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Frozen carrots work well in casseroles, soups, stews, pot pies, and stuffing recipes. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026

Transfer medallions to a casserole dish, arranging them in an even layer. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 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