1
as in idiots
a stupid person
come in out of the rain, you silly noodle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
since he's almost seven feet tall, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot his noodle in this crowd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of noodles
Filled with sweet-meets-savory flavor, the candy had recognizable notes of broth, chicken, vegetables, noodles and even parsley, while the seasoning wasn’t overpowering.
—
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The wide-ranging menu includes steaks and chops, small plates and Asian specialties like dumplings, noodles and satays.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The tender, shredded meat is as great served on rice on day 1, as it is reheated over noodles, on a sandwich, or even on lettuce cups the next day.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Qua’s menu will feature banquet-style sharing, with dishes like siu-mei roast meats, oyster pancakes, hủ tiếu noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Egg noodles were improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid in the walk-in cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Create a captivating centerpiece to wow your guests, like a large-format punch served in a whole watermelon or a big pot of Budae Jjigae brimming with Spam morsels and bricks of ramyun noodles.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Like all of Fly By Jing's noodles—beloved for their bouncy, chewy texture—the Classic Soy Noodles pack 12 grams of protein per serving for a satisfying meal that's ready in just six minutes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Pho ga arrives as a crystal clear broth cradling a mound of rice noodles and gently poached chicken.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The wide-ranging menu includes steaks and chops, small plates and Asian specialties like dumplings, noodles and satays.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The tender, shredded meat is as great served on rice on day 1, as it is reheated over noodles, on a sandwich, or even on lettuce cups the next day.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Qua’s menu will feature banquet-style sharing, with dishes like siu-mei roast meats, oyster pancakes, hủ tiếu noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Egg noodles were improperly cooling in a deep container with a lid in the walk-in cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Create a captivating centerpiece to wow your guests, like a large-format punch served in a whole watermelon or a big pot of Budae Jjigae brimming with Spam morsels and bricks of ramyun noodles.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Like all of Fly By Jing's noodles—beloved for their bouncy, chewy texture—the Classic Soy Noodles pack 12 grams of protein per serving for a satisfying meal that's ready in just six minutes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Pho ga arrives as a crystal clear broth cradling a mound of rice noodles and gently poached chicken.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noodles
Noun
-
Anyone that votes for those people are absolute idiots.—
Gerardo Zavala,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Because some of them act like complete idiots, but Wendy is constantly outsmarting everyone.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Many bowed their heads, some cried softly.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Seated front row, the star turned heads in a sheer bodysuit featuring an iridescent brown and yellow print, paired with matching pants adorned with coordinating fabric details and cut-outs running along the legs.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The Englishes source their beans from Ethiopia, and infuse their roasts with spices, the way producers in Africa and the Middle East enjoy their coffee.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
-
This recipe is filled with smoky chicken, sweet pops of corn, and earthy beans.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
But for the most part, these competitors were dummies all around, with even the biggest threats deeply flawed or actively annoying in some way.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
-
The band’s fans gleefully push to the front of their gigs in order to get blasted with any manner of fake bodily fluids that erupt from the towering, cartoonish dummies.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
There were masks and body suits made of female skin, along with human skulls for soup bowls and other disturbing oddities.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
-
In recent years, objects looted from Benin City by British soldiers in 1897 — commonly known as Benin Bronzes — have been returned to Nigeria, Asante artifacts have been returned to Ghana, and France has sent colonial-era skulls back to Madagascar.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
However, one of the reasons the Red Sox were 4-3 losers to the Yankees is that Cora can’t pull a lever that’ll ensure that his players — such as, oh, Ceddanne Rafaela — deliver a sacrifice bunt in a key situation.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
-
The losers will go back to their camps, votes intact, while the winner wins a little something-something.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Use light dumbbells, resistance bands, or your body weight and perform 8 to 12 reps for each of major muscle group.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
While Devo and their energy domes have their own lazy interpretations to deal with, Schneider wants to make one thing perfectly clear about his legacy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
-
Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Noodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noodles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share