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meatloaf

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/ˈmiːtloʊf/ · meat-loaf

A dish made of ground meat mixed with other ingredients, shaped into a loaf and baked.

Meanings

nouninformal

A dish made of ground meat mixed with other ingredients, shaped into a loaf and baked.

ایک ڈش جو گراؤنڈ گوشت، دوسرے اجزاء کے ساتھ مل کر تیار کی جاتی ہے، جو کہ ڈھیر کی شکل میں بنائی جاتی ہے اور پکائی جاتی ہے.

گوشت کا ڈھیر

gosht ka dhair

Synonyms

meat dishloafground meat casseroleگوشت کی ڈشڈھیرگراؤنڈ گوشت کا کیسرول

Antonyms

vegan dishsaladvegetable loafویگن ڈشسلادسبزی کا ڈھیر

Common Collocations

  • classic meatloaf
  • homemade meatloaf
  • meatloaf recipe

Example Sentences

I made a delicious meatloaf for dinner last night.

میں نے کل رات رات کے کھانے کے لیے مزیدار گوشت کا ڈھیر بنایا.

Mein ne kal raat raat ke khanay ke liye mazeedaar gosht ka dhair banaya.

The secret to a moist meatloaf is adding breadcrumbs.

ایک گیلا گوشت کا ڈھیر بنانے کا راز روٹی کے ٹکڑے شامل کرنا ہے.

Aik geela gosht ka dhair bananay ka raaz roti ke tukray shamil karna hai.

Everyone loved the meatloaf at the family gathering.

خاندان کے اجتماع میں سب نے گوشت کے ڈھیر کو پسند کیا.

Khandan ke ijtima mein sab ne gosht ke dhair ko pasand kiya.

Easily Confused With

meatball:A meatball is a small, round ball made from ground meat, whereas meatloaf is a large loaf-shaped meat dish.

Word Family

meat
nounگوشت
loaf
nounڈھیر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a loaf that is made of meat instead of bread.

Imagine a loaf of meat on a dinner table.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "meatloaf" — A dish made of ground meat formed into a loaf shape and baked.

First known use: 18th century

The term 'meatloaf' has been used since the 18th century, originating from a tradition of making large, baked meat dishes to feed families.