Definition of Doneness

1. Noun. The extent to which something is done. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Doneness

1. the state of being cooked enough [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Doneness

done and dusted
done deal
done for
done for(p)
done in
done justice
done over
done the dishes
done thing
done time
done up
done with(p)
donee
donees
donek
doneness (current term)
donenesses
donepezil
doner
doner kebab
doner kebabs
doners
doney
donga
dongas
donged
dongers
donging

Literary usage of Doneness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Cookbook for Men Whose Wives Don't Cook by Christopher Hamilton (2006)
"The internal temperature will continue to rise and ensure doneness, and the juices will equalize throughout the roast. These larger pork roasts should be ..."

2. Cyclopedia of American Agriculture: A Popular Survey of Agricultural by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1908)
"The time allowed must "doneness" desired. Pig. 299. A double roasting-pan. Fig. 296. The thirteenth cut of the round, showing the point to which the round ..."

3. Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal (1826)
"... often to labour under an impaired tension and sluggish circulation, giving rise to cramps, dull pain, or what is termed doneness by many, costiveness, ..."

4. Panama Adventure Guide by Patricia Katzman (2004)
"A hot stone is delivered with your raw entree so you can grill it to the desired doneness. If you don't feel like cooking yourself, order a ready-to-eat ..."

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