meat loaf

noun

: a dish of ground meat seasoned and baked in the form of a loaf

Examples of meat loaf in a Sentence

a slice of meat loaf
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This meat loaf recipe is a nostalgic reminder of Dolly’s Tennessee roots. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 Melissa Jenkins recently told The Tennessean that her mom was a gardener and a whiz in the kitchen known for her down-home cooking, specializing in dishes like meat loaf, friend chicken, and macaroni and cheese. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 This easy meat loaf makes a quick weeknight dinner—and a great sandwich the next day! — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026 Avoid overmixing or the meat loaf will be tough. — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meat loaf

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of meat loaf was in 1892

Rhymes for meat loaf

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“Meat loaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meat%20loaf. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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meat loaf

noun
: ground meat seasoned and baked in the form of a loaf
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