noodles
word · lemma: noodle
/ˈnudəɫz/
NOO-duhlz
/nˈuːdəlz/
NOO-duhlz
Definition
Long, thin strips of dough cooked and eaten in many kinds of dishes, especially in Asian cuisine. The word is usually used in the plural when talking about food.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the food item, not a single strand. Common combinations are 'instant noodles', 'rice noodles', 'egg noodles', and 'noodle soup'. In American English, 'pasta' and 'noodles' overlap sometimes, but 'noodles' is especially common for Asian dishes.
Spanish: fideos - tallarinesPortuguese (BR): macarrão - miojoPortuguese (PT): massa - noodlesChinese (Simplified): 面条Chinese (Traditional): 麵條Hindi: नूडल्सArabic: نودلز - شعيريةBengali: নুডলস - সেমাই (পাস্তা)Russian: лапшаJapanese: 麺Vietnamese: mìKorean: 면Turkish: erişte - noodleUrdu: نوڈلزIndonesian: mi - mi instan
Example Sentences
I like noodles with vegetables.
basic
She made chicken noodles for dinner.
basic
These noodles are very hot.
basic
When I'm too tired to cook, I just make instant noodles.
natural
This place is famous for its hand-pulled noodles.
natural
I was craving spicy noodles, so we ordered takeout.
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