# meatloaf

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ · frequency rank #35,405

## Definitions
1. A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

## Etymology
Compound of meat + loaf.

## Common misspellings (11)
`ematloaf`, `maetloaf`, `mealtoaf`, `meatlaof`, `meatlloaf`, `meatloaff`, `meatlofa`, `meatolaf`, `meattloaf`, `metaloaf`, `mmeatloaf`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/meatloaf