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hotdish

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A variety of baked casserole that typically contains a starch, a meat or other protein, and a canned and/or frozen vegetable, mixed with canned soup.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: Upper Midwestern US

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A main course or sidedish served hot during a meal.

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Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A dish for serving hotdish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From hot + dish.