New England boiled dinner

noun

1. boiled dinner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New England boiled dinner¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Even corned beef and cabbage is a mixture of what the Irish eat and a New England boiled dinner.

From New York Times

A pot of beef and vegetables popular all over is New England boiled dinner, and it’s essentially a pot roast simmered in water with lots of root vegetables.

From Seattle Times

The bouillabaisse is a combination of soup, ragout, chowder, and New England boiled dinner.

From Project Gutenberg

Cabbage always goes with a New England boiled dinner, potatoes, onions, parsnips and squash.

From Project Gutenberg

A piece of salt pork was usually boiled with a "New England boiled dinner."

From Project Gutenberg