Synonyms of dough

dough

noun

ˈdō 

as in money

something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment

didn't have to spend a lot of dough for a new stereo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• money
• cash
• coin
• currency
• bucks
• chips
• funds
• bread
• gold
• cabbage
• tender
• kale
• green
• coinage
• loot
• change
• legal tender
• scratch
• moola
• shekels
• pelf
• wampum
• dollar
• long green
• needful
• lucre
• lolly
• wallet
• resources
• money order
• jack
• paper money
• roll
• promissory note
• folding money
• specie
• finances
• capital
• scrip
• bankroll
• bill
• pot
• draft
• mint
• peanuts
• dime
• wad
• banknote
• shoestring
• pile
• pittance
• means
• megabucks
• wealth
• earth
• big bucks
• treasure
• bundle
• riches
• greenback
• dead presidents
• bomb
• fortune
• mite
• abundance
• petty cash
• spending money
• chump change
• pin money
• note
• pocket money
• opulence
• check
• packet
• dibs
• mad money
• cashier's check
• boodle
• wherewithal
• king's ransom

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dough

The bad news is that on my second batch the structural integrity of my dough was in complete shambles, resulting in what my husband referred to as boneless fritters. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

How to Make Sure Your Sourdough Is Gluten-Free On the other hand, when the ingredients used to make your dough are, in fact, gluten-free, that’s a different story. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 Oct. 2026

Stretching the dough thin creates flaky layers—easier with a baking buddy! — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026

To save her hobby and help other bakers, she and friend, cofounder, and fellow sourdough enthusiast Alexis Dalinka set out to solve the sticky problem of cleaning dough and sourdough starter off of surfaces and tools. — Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026