Meatloaf: meaning, definitions and examples

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meatloaf

 

[ หˆmiหtloสŠf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food preparation

Meatloaf is a dish made from ground meat, typically beef, pork, or a mixture of meats, combined with various ingredients such as bread crumbs, minced onions, eggs, and seasonings. The mixture is shaped into a loaf and baked in an oven, resulting in a dense, flavorful dish that can be sliced for serving. It is commonly served with sides such as mashed potatoes, vegetables, or gravy. Meatloaf has a comforting quality and is especially popular in American cuisine as a hearty, family-friendly meal.

Synonyms

ground meat loaf, minced meat loaf.

Examples of usage

  • My grandma makes the best meatloaf.
  • We had meatloaf for dinner last night.
  • He added ketchup on top of the meatloaf.
  • Meatloaf is a classic comfort food.

Translations

Translations of the word "meatloaf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolo de carne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ€เคŸเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleischlaib

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roti daging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ััะฝะธะน ั€ัƒะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasztet miฤ™sny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒผใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pain de viande

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastel de carne

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑyma ekmeฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธํŠธ๋กœํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุญู… ุงู„ุฎุจุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masovรฝ chleb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคsovรฝ chlieb

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesni kruh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjรถtlaff

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั‚ ั‚ะฐา“ะฐะผั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒก แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™t รงรถrษ™yi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastel de carne

Etymology

The term 'meatloaf' derives from the late 19th century in the United States, although similar dishes date back to antiquity. It stems from the tradition of shaping ground meat into a loaf for cooking, which allowed for more efficient cooking and easier portioning. The concept can be traced back to various European countries that had their versions of meat mixtures shaped into loaves, including German 'Hackbraten' and Italian 'polpettone'. As immigrants brought these dishes to America, they adapted them with local ingredients and cooking styles. By the early 20th century, meatloaf began appearing in American cookbooks and became a staple during the Great Depression due to its affordability and the ability to stretch a small amount of meat with fillers. Over the decades, recipes varied widely, incorporating different meats, spices, and toppings, making meatloaf a versatile dish beloved by many.