doneness

noun

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

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Grilling burgers is a rite of passage—mastering the art of cooking burgers to the right doneness can mark a new level of cooking confidence. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025 This is a fast-heating model that offers live doneness status and exceptional cooking control via your smartphone using Wi-Fi or a Bluetooth connection. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025 To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of meat. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025 Features to look for in a quality Breville waffle maker Darkness settings Not everyone likes their waffles to the same doneness. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 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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