noodle
word
/ˈnudəɫ/
NOO-duhl
/nˈuːdəl/
NOO-duhl
Definition
A noodle is a long, thin piece of pasta made from flour, eggs, and water, often used in Asian or Italian cooking.
Usage & Nuances
"Noodle" most commonly refers to Asian pasta, like in Chinese or Japanese dishes. In Western cooking, "pasta" or specific names like "spaghetti" are usually used. You can use "noodles" for any shape (flat, round, short, long), but it's often plural: "noodles."
Spanish: fideo (comida asiática) - tallarínPortuguese (BR): macarrão (asiático) - talharimPortuguese (PT): massa (asiática) - noodleChinese (Simplified): 面条Chinese (Traditional): 麵條Hindi: नूडलArabic: مكرونة (شعرية آسيوية)Bengali: নুডলসRussian: лапшаJapanese: 麺Vietnamese: mìKorean: 국수Turkish: erişte - noodleUrdu: نوڈلIndonesian: mi - mie
Example Sentences
I ate chicken noodle soup for lunch.
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This restaurant makes amazing handmade noodles.
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He ordered a big bowl of beef noodle soup.
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Can you cook the noodles for dinner?
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Whenever I'm tired, a bowl of hot noodles always cheers me up.
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She likes to eat spicy noodle dishes.
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