noun

meatloaf

meatloaf

My mom makes the best meatloaf.

My mum makes the best meatloaf.

(as an uncountable noun) meatloaf Would you like a slice of meatloaf?

Synonyms: terrine, pâté

A compound word from 'meat' + 'loaf' (like a loaf of bread). It's named for being baked in a loaf-like shape.

Imagine a loaf of bread, but instead of flour, it's made of minced meat. The name perfectly describes its shape.

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