pot roast

noun

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

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This will give the grains a rich flavor, perfect for serving alongside ultra-savory dishes like pot roast and salmon. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026 The only thing better than smelling a pot roast that's been cooking all day after coming in from the cold is actually sitting down to eat it. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 At dinner with Chuck’s family, Simon eats pot roast and admits the situation is strange even to him. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 Slow-cooker pot roast, bourbon hot toddies, a giant skillet cookie, and more recipes to make while the blizzard is blizzarding. Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pot roast

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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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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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