noun
meatloaf
MEET-lohf
noun
1
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."
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
Word Forms
meatloaves plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of meat and loaf.