: a small ball of chopped or ground meat often mixed with bread crumbs and spices
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Wonton noodle soup is the spaghetti and meatballs of Cantonese culture.
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Alex Lau, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Including his Nonna’s meatballs, a recipe from his Italian grandmother.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The chain, with spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and lasagna offerings, no longer lists any Michigan locations on its website.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2024
The verdict: Enjoy the crispy chicken and tasty meatballs, but skip the mushy smashburger.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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Alex Lau, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Including his Nonna’s meatballs, a recipe from his Italian grandmother.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The chain, with spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and lasagna offerings, no longer lists any Michigan locations on its website.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2024
The verdict: Enjoy the crispy chicken and tasty meatballs, but skip the mushy smashburger.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Meatball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meatball. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
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meatball
noun
meat·ball
-ˌbȯl 
: a small ball of chopped or ground meat
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