plural roux
ˈrüz 
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce
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In order to make the perfect roux (a thickening agent made of flour and butter), make sure to stir continuously.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
For example, Steve adds more wheat flour to the roux and makes his own chicken stock by cooking a bone-in, skin-on chicken gradually over low heat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Stir in flour until smooth to form a roux.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
In a skillet, melt butter and add flour to make roux, season with salt and pepper and slowly add milk.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
For example, Steve adds more wheat flour to the roux and makes his own chicken stock by cooking a bone-in, skin-on chicken gradually over low heat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
Stir in flour until smooth to form a roux.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
In a skillet, melt butter and add flour to make roux, season with salt and pepper and slowly add milk.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roux
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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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