: a small ball of chopped or ground meat often mixed with bread crumbs and spices
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Bob Reiter and chef Daniel Mangin are bringing seafood tapas, meatballs and other dishes inspired by the Iberian Peninsula, France and Italy.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Celebrate a special occasion or just a fun Friday night with our easy recipes for dips, fondues, meatballs, snack mixes and more party appetizer foods.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
It's packed with delicate chicken meatballs, carrots, greens, and your favorite short-cut pasta.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Try it as the base of your sauce for spaghetti and meatballs or a hearty dish of lasagna.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Celebrate a special occasion or just a fun Friday night with our easy recipes for dips, fondues, meatballs, snack mixes and more party appetizer foods.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
It's packed with delicate chicken meatballs, carrots, greens, and your favorite short-cut pasta.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Try it as the base of your sauce for spaghetti and meatballs or a hearty dish of lasagna.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Meatball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meatball. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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meatball
noun
meat·ball
-ˌbȯl 
: a small ball of chopped or ground meat
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