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

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Example Sentences

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doneness

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

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

From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023

Grill meat about 4 minutes per side for rare, or cook to desired doneness.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 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

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