meatball

noun

meat·​ball ˈmēt-ˌbȯl 

: a small ball of chopped or ground meat often mixed with bread crumbs and spices

Examples of meatball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Working in batches and adding more oil between batches as needed, cook meatballs in a single layer, turning halfway through, until browned on 2 sides, about 3 minutes per batch. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Return the meatballs to the skillet along with the reserved pineapple tidbits and ½ cup chopped green bell pepper. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

The food at Iberian Pig Open for dinner only, Iberian Pig offers familiar tapas such as albondigas (pork meatballs), patatas bravas and pan con tomate, along with pork cheek tacos, short rib empanadas and pulpo (octopus). — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

The dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, a salad bar, spumoni, Italian ice and cookies. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for meatball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale

Kids Definition

meatball

noun

meat·​ball -ˌbȯl 

: a small ball of chopped or ground meat