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

Recent Examples on the Web

See jalapeño poppers; see homemade tamales; see the casserole; see Sunday football. —Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026

Speaking of potatoes, mom always made sure each holiday—as well as many weeknight dinners—had some form of potato casserole. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

Stir in cheese and eggs to create fritters or baked dishes, such as casseroles. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026

In the casserole dish, add the coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, vegetable broth, paprika, and lime juice, and whisk until completely smooth. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, saucepan, from Middle French, diminutive of casse ladle, dripping pan, from Old Occitan cassa, perhaps ultimately from Greek kyathos ladle

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for casserole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole
• petiole

Kids Definition

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