pot roast

noun

1. a dish of meat, usually brisket of beef or chuck roast, stewed in one piece in a covered pot and served in its own gravy.

pot roast

noun

1. meat, esp beef, that is browned and cooked slowly in a covered pot with very little water, often with vegetables added

Word History and Origins

Origin of pot roast¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

My grandmother, a full-time homemaker, never had a moment's shame about making a pot roast with onion soup mix.

From Salon

Meieran is the proprietor of Clifton’s Republic, the kitschy, forest-themed restaurant on Broadway in downtown’s Historic Core that for nearly a century served up comfort food such as pot roast, mashed potatoes and Jell-O.

From Los Angeles Times

In Issaquah, Flavor of India Bar & Grill showcases kebabs and karahi dishes, while the Great American Diner & Bar runs a $17.99 turkey dinner special along with comfy standbys like pot roast and prime rib.

From Seattle Times

The menu encompasses everything you could imagine, from hefty breakfast platters and patty melts to chicken-fried steak and pot roast.

From Seattle Times

She also might cook a pot roast big enough to feed the whole neighborhood while barely having enough carrots and potatoes for three.

From Salon