flour
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Definition of flour
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a product consisting of finely milled wheat also : a similar product made from another grain or food product (such as dried potatoes or fish)
2 : a fine soft powder
flour
verbDefinition of flour (Entry 2 of 2)
: to coat with or as if with flour
: to break up into particles
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Other words from flour
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Examples of flour in a Sentence
Noun
a five-pound bag of flour mix the two flours togetherVerb
The fish should be lightly floured before it's fried.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In a medium saucepan, melt butter, and whisk flour into the butter. — Fox News, "John McLemore's Independence Day cookout," 1 July 2018 Place the meat in the center of a flour tortilla with avocado, sour cream, salsa and other toppings. 12. — Ellie Rushing, Sun-Sentinel.com, "How to cook iguana burritos," 29 June 2018 Houston-area Mexican food lovers can not only enjoy items like beef fajitas, flour tortillas, chile rellenos and enchiladas this summer at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen but also learn how to prepare them. — Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, "Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen serves and teaches Tex-Mex cooking," 19 June 2018 Layered on two warm flour tortillas, the slices of brisket nearly always come complete with a few bits of fat left intact, giving that melt-in-your-mouth effect. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Doc Crow's sets a worthy bar for successful restaurants in Louisville," 30 May 2018 Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. — Anna Helm And Gabriella Vigoreaux, Country Living, "Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches," 22 May 2018 Avocado and roast beef wrapped in a flour tortilla create a simple dinner. — Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, "An avocado, roast beef wrap perfect for mom | Miami Herald," 7 May 2018 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "You Can Re-Create Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake," 3 May 2018 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. — Southern Living, "Joanna Gaines Wishes You Would Cut Back on This One Ingredient in Chocolate Chip Cookies," 27 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Add 2 eggs to flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until combined. — Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, "Joanna Gaines Shares the Breakfast Recipe That Chip Eats 'Every Saturday'," 2 May 2018 Polish Walnut Horns 1 cup butter 8 ounces cream cheese 2 ¾ cups flour3 cups ground walnuts 2 ¾ cups sugar, divided 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup cream Beat together butter and cream cheese until light. — Judy Buchenot, Naperville Sun, "Suburban Cooks: Remembering mom through recipes, traditions and food stories," 9 Apr. 2018 With a long sharp knife, cut dough in 16 squares, cutting in one downward motion and flouring knife after each cut Place squares 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cooking sheet. — Woman's Day, "Cornmeal Biscuits," 31 Dec. 2011 If double-coating, place floured chicken in egg wash. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Fry chicken at home, or buy it at restaurants? That is the question," 17 Apr. 2018 Whisk together flours, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, "Food & Drinks," 2 Nov. 2017 For the doughnut dough: Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "Where to find deals and freebies on National Donut Day in Louisville," 31 May 2018 Dump out mixture onto lightly floured table and form into a 7-inch round circle. — Judy Buchenot, Naperville Sun, "Honoring dietary restrictions can be tricky," 2 Mar. 2018 Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: New Orleans King Cake," 24 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flour.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for flour
flour
noun
English Language Learners Definition of flour
(Entry 1 of 2)
: powder made from a grain (especially wheat) that is used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.
flour
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of flour (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover (something) with flour
See the full definition for flour in the English Language Learners Dictionary
flour
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Kids Definition of flour
: finely ground wheat or other food product whole wheat flour potato flour
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