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

This fan-favorite casserole is loaded with Italian meatballs, pasta, and cheese. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Pour the barbecue sauce over the meatballs, adding a little water or chicken broth if needed to thin the sauce. — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Over at Prime Fish Cellar, new bites include Anthony’s family recipe for A5 wagyu meatballs, a new Prime Yellowtail roll, a new Big Apple roll and a Yellowtail Jewel Box. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Festival organizers say attendees can expect hundreds of food, craft and retail vendors, with Italian staples ranging from pasta, meatballs and sausage to cannoli, pizza and Italian desserts. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 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