dough

/doʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used in baking, especially bread or pastry

“She kneaded the dough on the kitchen counter before baking the loaf.”

2. noun

a quantity of money, especially one that is not specified or is considered to be a lot

“He offered me a wad of dough to drop out of the competition.”

3. verb

to shape or form something, especially into a ball or a rough shape, typically using the hands or a tool

“She doughed the clay into a small figurine.”

4. verb

to make or produce something, especially in large quantities

“The factory doughed thousands of loaves of bread every day.”

Synonyms

  • mixture
  • paste
  • pastry

Antonyms

  • crumb
  • fragments