Meaning & Definition of word "Casserole"

Casserole

/ˈkæs.ə.roʊl/

noun:

  • 1. A large, deep dish used for cooking and serving a variety of foods, typically prepared in one pot.
    • Example: She baked a delicious vegetable casserole for the family dinner.
  • 2. A dish prepared in a casserole dish, usually consisting of a mixture of ingredients, often baked in an oven.
    • Example: The chicken and rice casserole was a hit at the potluck.

verb:

  • 1. To cook or prepare food in a casserole dish.
    • Example: She decided to casserole the leftovers from last night's dinner.

Etymology

From French 'casserole', derived from 'casser' meaning 'to break'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

casserole dish:

A deep dish used for baking casseroles.

casserole ready:

Indicating that a meal or dish is prepared to serve.

one-pot casserole:

A type of casserole that combines all ingredients in one pot.

Related Words

bake:

To cook food with dry heat in an oven.

stew:

To cook food slowly in liquid.

potluck:

A meal where each guest brings a dish to share.

Slang Meanings of casserole

Meaning: Casserole for a gathering of friends is often referred to as a 'potluck casserole'.

Example Sentence: Everyone brought their favorite dishes to the potluck, and my casserole was a hit!

Meaning: Casserole can also imply a mix of different things or a hodgepodge.

Example Sentence: Her ideas were a casserole of various trends that made the project unique.