pot roast

noun

: a piece of beef cooked by braising usually on top of the stove

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That Dolly Herself Loves Beef Pot Roast: With tender USDA Choice beef, Parton's Beef Pot Roast single-serve meal features the classic flavors of beef pot roast, vegetables, and Southern-style gravy, for a truly satisfying and nourishing meal. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 May 2025 Mississippi Pot Roast Tips for Making French Onion Pot Roast Keep these tips in mind when making our recipe for French onion pot roast. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025 Would be absolutely beautiful with a brisket or pot roast this holiday. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Serve this French onion pot roast over mashed potatoes, pasta, or alongside rice or your favorite grain. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pot roast

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pot roast was in 1880

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“Pot roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20roast. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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pot roast

noun
: a piece of meat (as beef) cooked by braising usually on top of the stove
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