meatloaf
word
/ˈmitɫoʊf/
/mˈiːtləʊf/
Definition
A dish made of ground meat, usually beef or pork, mixed with spices and other ingredients, shaped into a loaf and baked.
Usage & Nuances
Meatloaf is especially popular in American home cooking and often served with ketchup or gravy. It's usually a main dish for dinner. Not to be confused with 'meatball' (small and round) or 'mincemeat' (sweet, not meat).
Spanish: pastel de carnePortuguese (BR): bolo de carnePortuguese (PT): rolo de carneChinese (Simplified): 肉饼Chinese (Traditional): 肉餅Hindi: मीटलोफArabic: رغيف اللحمBengali: মিটলোাফRussian: мясной рулетJapanese: ミートローフVietnamese: thịt nguội nướngKorean: 미트로프Turkish: köfte ekmek - etli kek (yemek)Urdu: میٹ لو فIndonesian: daging cincang panggang
Example Sentences
I had meatloaf for dinner last night.
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My mom makes the best meatloaf.
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The restaurant serves meatloaf with mashed potatoes.
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Nothing says comfort food like homemade meatloaf.
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She packed leftover meatloaf in her sandwich for lunch.
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If you want comfort food, order the meatloaf special.
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