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

But Eby says for a lot of casual meals like stews or casseroles, there's no need to stress about hitting the exact right line on your measuring cup. —Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025

Tuna casserole seemed like an easy enough dish to tackle. —Kim Severson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025

Bake casserole: Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. —Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025

Use the croutons as the base of a Panzanella salad or as a topping for soups or casseroles. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 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