casserole

noun

cas·​se·​role ˈka-sə-ˌrōl 

 also  ˈka-zə-

1

: a dish in which food may be baked and served

2

: food cooked and served in a casserole

3

: a deep round usually porcelain dish with a handle used for heating substances in the laboratory

Examples of casserole in a Sentence

I made tuna casserole for dinner.

meat and noodles served in a casserole

Recent Examples on the Web

The meal includes a tamale casserole, Mexican-style rice, black bean salad with corn and jimaca, roasted tomato salsa, avocado tomatillo salsa, and crème. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024

Green bean casserole made with a creamy sauce: Omit the cream and roast or steam green beans with olive oil, garlic, and a sprinkle of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024

The high-end holiday meal includes a 38-ounce New York strip steak ($195 per person) with a side of sweet potato casserole ($19). —Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024

From casseroles to stews to skillet suppers, chicken is a family favorite that never disappoints. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, saucepan, from Middle French, diminutive of casse ladle, dripping pan, from Old Occitan cassa, perhaps ultimately from Greek kyathos ladle

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

casserole

noun

cas·​se·​role ˈkas-ə-ˌrōl 

1

: a dish in which food can be baked and served

2

: the food cooked and served in a casserole