doneness

noun

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

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The most reliable way to check for doneness is with an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the breast and the innermost portions of the thigh, without touching bone. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 London has a particularly memorable way of describing his preferred level of doneness. — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026 To test for doneness, insert a fork into the thickest part of the cedar plank salmon. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 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

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