Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tureen
noun
/tʊˈriːn/
Definition
A large, deep dish used for serving soup or stew.
Examples
- She ladled the steaming soup into the tureen before serving it to her guests.
- The antique tureen on the table was a family heirloom.
- For the holiday dinner, they filled the tureen with a hearty vegetable stew.
Meaning
A tureen is typically a covered vessel designed for serving hot food, especially soups and stews.
Synonyms
- serving dish
- pot
- casserole
