doneness

noun

done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree

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When heated, add egg and salsa mixture and cook, stirring often, to preferred doneness. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025 To test for doneness, insert a metal cake tester or thin paring knife into the middle of a fillet to see if the fish is warmed all the way through. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 The performance indicator measured how well the recipes turned out in the pan, testing for doneness and other cooking indicators. Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025 Once the temperature is reached, the food stays at that perfect doneness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for doneness

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doneness was in 1927

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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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doneness

noun
done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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