pot roast

noun

: a piece of beef cooked by braising usually on top of the stove

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Fire up the grill for a chicken sandwich that puts a spin on the popular Mississippi pot roast flavors. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Other chef’s specialties include short rib pot roast, ribeye steak and prime rib, served only on the weekends at dinner. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Soy sauce, Maggi seasoning, daikon and shiitake mushroom yank pot roast into new territory. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026 This will give the grains a rich flavor, perfect for serving alongside ultra-savory dishes like pot roast and salmon. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pot roast

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pot roast was in 1880

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“Pot roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20roast. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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pot roast

noun
: a piece of meat (as beef) cooked by braising usually on top of the stove
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