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

Brighten your morning with cheesy casseroles, quick breads, and the best-ever biscuits. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025

Entrees on the menu are a spinach enchilada casserole, a half-pound ribeye steak burger and loco moco fried rice. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025

The pull-out trays built in easily fit platters and casserole dishes without the need to stack. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025

This casserole claims inspiration from the ever-iconic French onion soup that has graced restaurant menus since its creation in 18th century Paris. —Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for casserole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole
• petiole

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