tureen

noun

tu·​reen tə-ˈrēn 

tyu̇-

1

: a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served

2

: casserole sense 1

Examples of tureen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The centerpiece is a tureen of the thick bean soup bissara, a regional breakfast staple that’s drizzled with local olive oil. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024

Parsons is also grateful to have found an ironstone soup tureen when cleaning out her late grandmother’s attic. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 July 2024

Their line, Gohar (Old) World, sells vintage pieces like butter curlers, tureens, and egg cups, which Gohar likes to mix in with more modern designs. —Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024

Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings. —Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French terrine, from Middle French, from feminine of terrin of earth, from Vulgar Latin *terrinus, from Latin terra earth — more at terrace entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tureen

noun

tu·​reen tə-ˈrēn 

tyu̇-

: a deep bowl from which food (as soup) is served