casserole
1 synonym for casserole, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A deep dish with a lid used for slow-cooking food in the oven.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use casserole
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tuna casserole
casserole dish
bake a casserole
Etymology
Borrowed from French casserole.
Full origin of casserole →Frequently asked questions
What does “casserole” mean?
The word “casserole” means a deep dish with a lid used for slow-cooking food in the oven. In plain terms, a baked, oven-cooked one-pot meal, or the dish it's cooked in.
How do you pronounce “casserole”?
“Casserole” is pronounced KAS-uh-rohl (/ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “casserole” in a sentence?
Here is “casserole” used in a sentence: “She pulled the casserole dish out and set it on a trivet.”
What is another word for “casserole”?
Words with a similar meaning to “casserole” include hotdish.
What part of speech is “casserole”?
“Casserole” is a noun.
Where does the word “casserole” come from?
The word “casserole” comes from French. Borrowed from French casserole.
How many meanings does “casserole” have?
“Casserole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a deep dish with a lid used for slow-cooking food in the oven.
