flour
word
/ˈfɫaʊɝ/
flowr
/flˈaʊə/
flow-uh
Definition
A white or off-white powder made by grinding grains, most commonly wheat, used for baking bread, cakes, and other foods.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun in cooking and baking contexts. Common collocations are 'all-purpose flour', 'whole wheat flour', and 'add flour'. Do not confuse with 'flower' (the plant).
Spanish: harinaPortuguese (BR): farinhaPortuguese (PT): farinhaChinese (Simplified): 面粉Chinese (Traditional): 麵粉Hindi: आटाArabic: دقيقBengali: ময়দা - আটাRussian: мукаJapanese: 小麦粉 - 粉 (こな)Vietnamese: bột mìKorean: 밀가루Turkish: unUrdu: آٹا - میدہIndonesian: tepung
Example Sentences
We need more flour to bake bread.
basic
She spilled flour on the kitchen floor.
basic
Please add two cups of flour to the bowl.
basic
This cake is gluten-free because it uses almond flour instead of wheat.
natural
I forgot to buy flour, so we can't make pancakes this morning.
natural
If your dough is too sticky, just add a little more flour.
natural