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Definition of potpie

potpie

/ˈpɑːt.paɪ/
pot · pie
Plural:potpies
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• noun

1

North American A savory baked dish consisting of diced meat (such as chicken, beef, or turkey) and vegetables in a thick gravy, baked in a deep dish and topped with a flaky pastry crust.

Example

"She baked a homemade chicken potpie filled with carrots, peas, and tender chunks of poultry for dinner."

2

American A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch stew made with meat, potatoes, and large square-cut noodles boiled in a rich broth without a baked pastry crust.

Example

"At the county fair in Lancaster, we enjoyed a hearty bowl of traditional slippery potpie made with square noodles."

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Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound formed in the late 18th century from 'pot' and 'pie', originally referring to a meat stew boiled in a pot with pastry or dumplings.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potpie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potpie
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