pot roast

noun

: a piece of beef cooked by braising usually on top of the stove

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The pepperoncini that's beloved in Mississippi pot roast, of course. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 Somewhere along the way, pot roast has picked up a reputation for erring on the dry or flavorless side. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 That’s followed by either Portuguese pot roast or a bacalhau casserole for the entree. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 Other chef’s specialties include short rib pot roast, ribeye steak and prime rib, served only on the weekends at dinner. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pot roast

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pot roast was in 1880

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“Pot roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20roast. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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pot roast

noun
: a piece of meat (as beef) cooked by braising usually on top of the stove
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