doneness

noun

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

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Some waffle irons will indicate when the waffle is ready, but if your waffle iron doesn’t have an indicator, check for doneness when the steam subsides. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025 Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 The beauty of a long-sleeve dress—really, any dress—is its one-and-doneness. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025 The level of doneness depends on the application: For potatoes destined for a mash or purée, a knife or cake tester should slide in and out easily. Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doneness

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Oct. 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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