doneness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of doneness
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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
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
We found temperature was a better indicator for doneness than cooking time.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Lay the pears on the hot grill, cut-side-down, for 4-5 minutes; resist moving them for 2 minutes so you can get nice grill marks, then check for doneness.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 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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