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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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Another casserole dish is my mother’s green chile casserole, inspired by my upbringing here in Denver.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2025
Enjoy it as a healthy mid-day snack, a simple side dish, or add it to stir-fries, casseroles, salads, or pasta dishes.22
5.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
Boar's Head Sweet Slice Boneless Ham, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, marshmallow delight.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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