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Noodle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A noodle is a thin, elongated strip of dough made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs. It is a staple in many cuisines and can be served in soups, stir-fries, or salads.

noodle

/ˈnudl̩/ /ˈnuːd(ə)l/

Definition:

A thin strip of dough made from flour, water, and eggs, often used in soups or stir-fries.

Synonyms:

pasta, vermicelli, ramen

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

meat, vegetable

Common Collocations:

chicken noodle soup, stir-fried noodles, instant noodles

Derivatives:

noodling, noodled

Usage Tips:

Use "noodle" for long, thin pasta; avoid confusing it with broader terms like "pasta."

Common Phrases:

use your noodle, noodle around, noodle soup

Etymology:

Derived from German "Nudel," meaning a strip of dough; entered English in the 18th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She cooked the noodles al dente for dinner.
  • 2. He slurped the hot noodle soup loudly.
  • 3. The stir-fried noodles were spicy and delicious.
  • 4. She prefers rice over noodles for lunch.

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