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Translate files Casserole
/ˈkæs.ə.roʊl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large, deep dish used for cooking and serving a variety of foods, typically prepared in one pot.
She baked a delicious vegetable casserole for the family dinner.
A dish prepared in a casserole dish, usually consisting of a mixture of ingredients, often baked in an oven.
The chicken and rice casserole was a hit at the potluck.
verb
To cook or prepare food in a casserole dish.
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.
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Slang Meanings
Casserole for a gathering of friends is often referred to as a 'potluck casserole'.
Everyone brought their favorite dishes to the potluck, and my casserole was a hit!
Casserole can also imply a mix of different things or a hodgepodge.
Her ideas were a casserole of various trends that made the project unique.