meatball

[meet-bawl]

meatball Definition

a small ball of ground meat, especially beef, often mixed with breadcrumbs, egg, and spices.

Using meatball: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meatball" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I ordered spaghetti and meatballs for dinner.

• Example

  The meatballs were seasoned with garlic and herbs.

• Example

  She made a big batch of meatballs for the party.

meatball Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meatball

• beef ball
• pork ball
• chicken ball
• turkey ball

Phrases with meatball

• meatball sub

  a sandwich made with a long roll filled with meatballs and marinara sauce

  Example

  I always order a meatball sub from the deli for lunch.

• Swedish meatballs

  small meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg, and served with a creamy gravy

  Example

  I love the Swedish meatballs at IKEA.

• meatball soup

  a soup made with meatballs and vegetables, often served in Asian cuisine

  Example

  I tried a delicious meatball soup at a Vietnamese restaurant.

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Summary: meatball in Brief

A 'meatball' [meet-bawl] is a small ball of ground meat, usually beef, mixed with breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. It is commonly served with pasta dishes or as a snack. Variations include 'meatball sub,' a sandwich with meatballs and marinara sauce, 'Swedish meatballs,' small meatballs with a creamy gravy, and 'meatball soup,' a soup with meatballs and vegetables.