casserole

noun

Definition of casserolenext
as in bowl

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Recent Examples of casserole Last year for my birthday, two of my closest friends gifted me this beautiful Bellocchi casserole, which worked great alongside the yellows and greens of the sunflowers as an unconventional but perfect salad bowl. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet or wide casserole over medium heat until hot, 3 to 4 minutes. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Traditional recipes bread and pan-fry eggplant rounds before layering into a casserole, but this is not truly necessary. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 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 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
  • The Cardinal play their next three games on the road and must win at least one to have a chance at going to a bowl game for the first time since 2018.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • China is no stranger to powerful quakes, especially in southwestern parts of the country where the Eurasian tectonic plate meets the Indian plate, a dramatic collision that creates the mighty Himalayas and the vast Tibetan plateau.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Science loves to eat its words like a plate of healthy vegetables, after all.
    — Mike McRae October 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Several employee open cup containers with unapproved screw-top lids were on the shelf, prep table and food prep storage.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come in a cup or a can.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • So set out a tray of night cheese, get cozy with your most comfortable slanket, and start your binge-watch now.
    — Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Set the turkey on a cutting board with a trough or a platter to collect any runoff juices (save them for gravy).
    — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Carefully transfer the fish to a wire rack to drain, then transfer to a large platter.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of platter
Noun
  • The event also includes homemade cookies, beverages and a commemorative teacup and saucer or a mug with a collectable china pattern.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Be sure containers have good drainage holes and do not allow water to stand in the container saucer.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of saucer
Noun
  • Player count peaked at 115,145 concurrent players during the beta, so server demand is expected to be high at launch.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those weaknesses could enable cybercriminals to seize control of unprotected website servers, install malware, pilfer customer data and even take sites down completely.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • Weigh in as your waiter customizes your hummus, or select the add-ons as your sundae gets made.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Turturro, 69, has been staying at the hotel for decades and is on familiar terms with the waiters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of waiter

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“Casserole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casserole. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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