doneness

noun

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

Examples of doneness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Test for doneness by piercing the bottom of the artichoke with a toothpick. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024 To test for doneness, gently shake the tart; if the middle wobbles just a little (and still appears undercooked) but the sides seem solid, it is done. Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doneness 

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Word History

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 1 Jun. 2024.

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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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