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
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When busy days leave you with only enough energy to stir together ingredients, look to this easy casserole.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
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Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
When busy days leave you with only enough energy to stir together ingredients, look to this easy casserole.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Think: lasagna, turkey tetrazzini, and tuna casserole.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.
—Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for casserole
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“Casserole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casserole. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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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
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