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Definition of casserole

casserole

/ˈkæs.ə.roʊl/
cas · se · role

Plural:casseroles
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Past Simple:casseroled
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Past Participle:casseroled
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Present Participle:casseroling
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casserole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hearty, baked food dish typically consisting of meat, vegetables, and a starchy binder or topping, all cooked and served in the same vessel.

Example

"She brought a homemade green bean casserole to the neighborhood potluck."


2

A deep, heat-resistant dish or pan made of glass, ceramic, or metal, used for both baking and serving food.

Example

"He carefully greased the glass casserole before adding the potato mixture."

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• verb

1

To cook food slowly in liquid within a covered dish in the oven.

Example

"He casseroled the tough cuts of beef until they became perfectly tender."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'casserole' (saucepan), from Middle French 'casse' (pan), which derives from Old Provençal 'cassa' and ultimately from Late Latin 'cattia' (pan, vessel).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casserole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casserole
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