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dough

[doʊ]

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!

  • Example

    She kneaded the dough until it was smooth.

  • Example

    The dough rose beautifully in the oven.

  • Example

    He added too much water to the dough, making it too sticky to work with.

dough Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dough

Phrases with dough

  • to earn money

    Example

    He's been making a lot of dough lately with his new business.

  • a soft, plump person

    Example

    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'

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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.

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