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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Focus on beans and legumes: Beans, lentils, and peas are high-fiber foods that can easily be incorporated into soups, stews, casseroles, salads, or homemade dips.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025
This recipe turns that favorite sandwich into a rich and hearty casserole.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025
Sarah Copeland’s croque-monsieur breakfast casserole is exactly that, a golden, custardy beauty filled with sliced baguettes, ham, and a melty cap of Gruyère cheese.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 18 Jan. 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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