dough Definition
a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry.
Using dough: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dough" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She kneaded the dough until it was smooth.
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The dough rose beautifully in the oven.
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He added too much water to the dough, making it too sticky to work with.
dough Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dough
Example
He's been making a lot of dough lately with his new business.
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He's been eating too much junk food and has turned into a real dough boy.
dough head
a stupid or foolish person
Example
Don't listen to him, he's a real dough head.
Origins of dough
from Old English 'dag', meaning 'dough'
Summary: dough in Brief
The term 'dough' [doʊ] refers to a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry. It is often kneaded until smooth and allowed to rise before baking. 'Dough' can also be used informally to refer to money or as an insult for a soft, plump or foolish person.
