doneness

American  

[duhn-nis] / ˈdʌn nɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being cooked to a desired degree.

   steak prepared to the doneness ordered by the customer.

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Etymology

Origin of doneness

First recorded in 1925–30; done + -ness

Example Sentences

It even comes with straightforward meat probes that display their readings in the app, taking the guesswork out of doneness and making overcooked brisket a thing of the past.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

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

We found temperature was a better indicator for doneness than cooking time.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

So it’s not the application of paint that determines doneness for me but, in fact, it’s about having that tension between things being rendered more fully and then less fully.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

“A dog?” said Sam, popping it into his mouth, then poking a stick into the trout to test its doneness.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George