: a small ball of chopped or ground meat often mixed with bread crumbs and spices
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The frozen meatballs were sold at Aldi locations in 35 states, including Arizona.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Lunch options include Garlic Knot Sliders with Sicilian meatballs or chicken pesto, a Spicy Italian Grinder, Giardino Stromboli, salads and more.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
While more modestly sized than some of its rivals, this sub features tender meatballs (fennel sausage also available), a bright arrabbiata sauce, requisite mozzarella and basil.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
These tiny bites will disappear so quickly, and with kid-friendly mini appetizers like meatball sliders and pizza poppers, every family member will love these.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Lunch options include Garlic Knot Sliders with Sicilian meatballs or chicken pesto, a Spicy Italian Grinder, Giardino Stromboli, salads and more.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
While more modestly sized than some of its rivals, this sub features tender meatballs (fennel sausage also available), a bright arrabbiata sauce, requisite mozzarella and basil.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
These tiny bites will disappear so quickly, and with kid-friendly mini appetizers like meatball sliders and pizza poppers, every family member will love these.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Meatball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meatball. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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meatball
noun
meat·ball
-ˌbȯl 
: a small ball of chopped or ground meat
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