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NOODL/ˈnuːdl/

A noodle is a long thin piece of food made from flour, often in soup or a stir-fry. Usually plural: noodles; some noodles; a bowl of noodles. Pasta is the Italian general word; noodles are often Asian-style. Uncountable in a bowl, countable as pieces. Not a doodle (a drawing).

Meaning

A long thin piece of food made from flour, often eaten in soup.

Examples

• “Would you like noodles with the soup?”
• “These noodles are too salty.”
• “He had chicken and noodles for lunch.”

Good to know

usually plural: noodles. Contrast: pasta (Italian), spaghetti (one shape).

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