doneness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of doneness
Example Sentences
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Chung’s favorite dishes were prime rib and tri-tip that a chef seared to his preferred doneness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Think of it the way you might think of eggs: not as a single category, but as a spectrum of doneness, of mood, of purpose.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
The sticking point is that, unlike forgiving chicken legs and roots, which have a relatively wide window of doneness, shrimp and zucchini can be finicky.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
To check for doneness, gently shake the pie plate or baking dish.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
The doneness of the animal going around and around said it had been cooking for a while.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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