meatloaf

or meat loaf

[ meet-lohf ]

noun

, plural meat·loaves [meet, -lohvz]

1. a dish of ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients, as breadcrumbs and seasonings, molded in the shape of a loaf and baked.

Word History and Origins

Origin of meatloaf¹

First recorded in 1890–95; meat + loaf ¹

Example Sentences

For example, it would incorporate unfamiliar cuts of meats into meatloaf or meatballs or grind crickets into flour for cookies or protein bars.

From Salon

Honorable mentions include country ham and biscuits, Slaw of Many Colors, family favorite meatloaf and a classic strawberry shortcake.

From Salon

In my household, "macaroni and meatloaf" are inextricable, akin to "peanut butter and jelly" or other immutable pairings.

From Salon

“Or we could have moose burgers or moose meatloaf...or moose meatballs.”

From Literature

Moran frequently makes a vegan “meatloaf” that reminds her of her grandmother’s, replacing the chopped meat with a mixture of rice, mushrooms, walnuts, and wheat germ.

From National Geographic