doneness

noun

done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree

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Only then, flip the filets, season the skin, and continue cooking until desired doneness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024 Perhaps the most important reminder is cooking the tenderloin at the correct temperature for doneness. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 Start checking the cake for doneness after 30-35 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024 Check for doneness: Begin checking for doneness after 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your potato pieces). Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for doneness

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doneness was in 1927

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“Doneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doneness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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doneness

noun
done·​ness ˈdən-nəs How to pronounce doneness (audio)
: the condition of being cooked to the desired degree
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