flour

/ˈflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a powder made by milling grain, used in cooking, especially for making bread, cakes, and pastry

“She carefully measured out two cups of flour for the recipe.”

2. verb

to cover or coat with a layer of powder, especially flour

“The chef floured the baking sheet to prevent the cake from sticking.”

Synonyms

  • meal
  • powder

Antonyms

  • coating
  • glaze