shepherd's pie

American  

noun

1. a baked dish of ground or diced meat with a crust of mashed potatoes.

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shepherd's pie British  

noun

1. Also called: cottage pie.  a baked dish of minced meat covered with mashed potato

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Etymology

Origin of shepherd's pie

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Folded into shepherd’s pie under a blanket of mashed potatoes.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Botatouille might also recommend shepherd’s pie, which it quipped was its mother’s recipe.

From New York Times • May 23, 2023

They are also a cheaper way to bulk out mince-based dishes, such as meatballs, shepherd's pie or burgers.

From BBC • May 5, 2022

Traditional shepherd’s pie calls for peas, carrots and onions.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2022

Jackson hesitated, with one hand already hoisting the shepherd’s pie dish.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste