# noodle

/ˈnudəɫ/ (US) · /nˈuːdəl/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/noodle
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a long, thin piece of food made from flour, water, and eggs. You usually cook them in boiling water and serve them in soups or with a sauce.

For teachers: a strip, ring, or tube of pasta or similar dough, typically cooked in liquid. Often used in the plural when referring to a dish.

## Examples

- I love eating spicy chicken noodles for lunch.
- The chef hand-pulls the wheat noodles every morning to ensure they have the perfect texture for the soup.
- While Italian pasta is often served with thick sauces, many East Asian noodle varieties are designed to be submerged in delicate, clear broths that highlight the dough's subtle flavor.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the plural form ('noodles') when referring to a meal or a serving.

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