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casserole

noun

Definition of casserolenext
as in bowl

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Recent Examples of casserole Landing in between a latke and a Spanish tortilla in flavor and texture, potato kugel is, like all kugels, a baked casserole common in the Ashkenazi Jewish culinary tradition. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Or enjoy a fun take on burgers and fries by turning it into a casserole or cheesy dip. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 Delish is running a bacon-egg-cheese biscuit casserole and a savory oatmeal built on bacon, mushrooms and cheddar. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 For those grocers running a produce department, that date's already been circled in red, because sweet potato casserole shows up on most American tables in late November. — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casserole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casserole
  1. bowl
  2. plate
  3. cup
  4. tray
  5. platter
  6. saucer
  7. server
  8. waiter
Noun
  • Set out a big bowl of salty, restaurant-style tortilla chips to go with it.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The limestone around the stadium’s perimeter gently swoops up and down in a move that recalls the gracefully curved bowl of Ryan Field’s earlier iteration.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • What shows up on the plate in Mompox won’t be what shows up in Barranquilla.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • My father piles French toast and syrup onto a plate and my mother pours a glass of milk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Add vanilla and chocolate batters to prepared Bundt pan in 1/3-cup scoops, alternating batters for best distribution.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This craft set comes with a notepad, eraser, sticker sheet, three markers, and two pens, all packed inside a decorative ramen cup that doubles as a desk pen holder.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Place sliced fruit on a single layer on a tray lined with parchment paper or tinfoil.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The collectible piece features the brand’s iconic check pattern, elegant gold detailing, and a 13-inch-long tray that’s perfect for party-size servings of wings and pigs in a blanket.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Delicately mound onto a serving platter and serve immediately.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Like Nancy’s Chopped Salad, it’s laced with Italian antipasto platter flavors.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of platter
Noun
  • Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The delicate teacups and saucers (like many of the hotel’s ceramics) are made by Noritake—a historic Japanese ceramics company which produced the nation’s first Western-style dinner set in 1914, just a few years after the prison opened.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of saucer
Noun
  • Traditionally this has been fairly specialist server-room territory.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This figure includes managers, servers, chefs, head cooks and food preparation workers, Thorman said.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • Fresh fish and seafood are the menu's stars, with waiters proudly announcing the catch of the day, but there is also fresh pasta, served al dente with fresh garlic pesto or vine-ripe tomatoes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Luis Mora, a Waverly Hotel waiter, jumps an obstacle in his race to the finish line during the Hotel Sales Management Association waiters race to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of waiter

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“Casserole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casserole. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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