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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This casserole only calls for five eggs with both milk and heavy cream.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
But add some roasted chicken and top it with a creamy cheese sauce and the result is a rich and cozy casserole that even the pickiest child will happily eat.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
At first, friends show up with casserole dishes and themed care packages.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
But add some roasted chicken and top it with a creamy cheese sauce and the result is a rich and cozy casserole that even the pickiest child will happily eat.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
At first, friends show up with casserole dishes and themed care packages.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Casserole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casserole. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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