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

As the most popular game-day food in the Mountain West, the potato casserole is a joyful combo of hash browns, cheese, cream soup, and a crunchy topper. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025

Recipes for cheese fondue originally included eggs and was more like a casserole than a gooey dip. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025

This casserole is made with a handful of simple ingredients that include onions, cheese, and butter. —Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025

To eat, to hold over a fire, on top of my sweet potato casserole, in my hot chocolate and especially in my favorite perfumes. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Jan. 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

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