noun
meatloaf
MEET-lohf
Meatloaf (noun) means a baked dish of ground meat mixed with ingredients like egg and breadcrumbs, shaped into a loaf. Example: “Grandma's meatloaf recipe has been in the family for generations.”
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A baked dish of ground meat mixed with ingredients like egg and breadcrumbs, shaped into a loaf.
"Grandma's meatloaf recipe has been in the family for generations."
"For his meatloaf, he mixed the meat, eggs, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce and a can of beer according to the instructions, then diced in an apple he had lying around."
How to use meatloaf
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic baked dish made from seasoned ground meat formed into a loaf shape.
Common pairings
slice of meatloaf
meatloaf recipe
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of meat and loaf.
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What does “meatloaf” mean?
The word “meatloaf” means a baked dish of ground meat mixed with ingredients like egg and breadcrumbs, shaped into a loaf. In plain terms, a classic baked dish made from seasoned ground meat formed into a loaf shape.
How do you pronounce “meatloaf”?
“Meatloaf” is pronounced MEET-lohf (/ˈmit.loʊf/ in IPA).
How do you use “meatloaf” in a sentence?
Here is “meatloaf” used in a sentence: “Grandma's meatloaf recipe has been in the family for generations.”
What part of speech is “meatloaf”?
“Meatloaf” is a noun.
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