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Definition of pot roast

pot roast

Plural:pot roasts
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1

North American A traditional dish of braised meat, typically a tougher cut of beef, slow-cooked in a covered pot with liquid and often accompanied by vegetables such as carrots, onions, and potatoes.

Example

"She prepared a tender, flavorful pot roast for Sunday dinner with her family."

2

North American A thick cut of meat, usually beef (such as chuck or round), that is suitable for or intended to be cooked by braising.

Example

"The butcher recommended purchasing a chuck shoulder to use as a pot roast."

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pot
pot pie
pot roast
potato
potato chip
potato salad

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pot roast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pot%20roast
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