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

So, next time the winter blues strike, skip the heavy casseroles and comfort yourself with something a little lighter but just as satisfying. —Food Drink Life, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025

Simply being able to bake a recipe, throw it in a casserole carrier, and easily bring it to a gathering (or drop it off to family, friends, or neighbors), is necessary when the calendar is jam-packed. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025

Stoneware Heritage Square Casserole with Lid Made from high-quality stoneware, this square casserole dish maintains even temperatures and prevents burning. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025

Cover the casserole and bake until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 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