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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There are also several types of stews and casseroles, that originate from Spain.
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gift it in a foil casserole dish so your new neighbors don’t have a thing to worry about!
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Unlike traditional slow cookers or casserole dishes made from metal or glazed stoneware, the Claypot Oven uses untreated, mineral-rich kaolin clay as its base.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
In a rectangular type of casserole dish, combine ½ cup oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and tomatoes and combine well.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Gift it in a foil casserole dish so your new neighbors don’t have a thing to worry about!
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Unlike traditional slow cookers or casserole dishes made from metal or glazed stoneware, the Claypot Oven uses untreated, mineral-rich kaolin clay as its base.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
In a rectangular type of casserole dish, combine ½ cup oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and tomatoes and combine well.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 9 July 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 20 Jul. 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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