well-done

adjective

ˈwel-ˈdən 

1

: rightly or properly performed

2

: cooked thoroughly

a well-done steak

Examples of well-done in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rob Middleton, associate research scientist of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan who was not involved in the research, said the study was well-done. — Alexa St. John, Fortune, 16 July 2026

If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026

Add an additional 2 to 3 minutes for well-done. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026

But Marinaccio disagreed with Marler's opinion that steaks must be cooked well-done. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025

The hardware is beautiful, the button layout is well-done and ergonomic, despite the large size, and performance has been great. — Brad Bourque, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025

The battle scene is well-done and scored so perfectly, even The Thing would shed a tear. — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 July 2025

Cena’s most recent SmackDown promo about his own peers who couldn’t let go of the wrestling business was poignant and well-done. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-done

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

well-done

adjective

-ˈdən

1

: done right

2

: cooked thoroughly

a well-done steak