tureen

noun

tu·​reen tə-ˈrēn 

tyu̇-

1

: a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served

2

: casserole sense 1

Examples of tureen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026

This vintage tureen was acquired and restored by the online shop Abask, which is known for a commitment to excellence thanks to owners Tom Chapman and Nicolas Pickaerts. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

In decades past, most dinner party tables would be set in matching motif applied to everything from soup tureens to dessert plates. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

This is a tureen not too precious to use but fancy enough to impress. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French terrine, from Middle French, from feminine of terrin of earth, from Vulgar Latin *terrinus, from Latin terra earth — more at terrace entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tureen

noun

tu·​reen tə-ˈrēn 

tyu̇-

: a deep bowl from which food (as soup) is served