Meaning & Definition of word "Dough"

Dough

/doʊ/

1. A mixture of flour and water that is used for baking into bread, cookies, or other baked goods.
- Example: She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
2. Any thick, malleable mixture that can be shaped or molded.
- Example: The sculpture was made from a dough of clay and other materials.
3. Informal term for money.
- Example: He's saving up some dough to buy a new car.

Middle English 'doughe', from Old English 'dagu', meaning 'dough'.

doughnut:

A type of fried dough pastry that is often sweet and ring-shaped.

roll in the dough:

To have a lot of money.

make the dough rise:

To earn or acquire money.

flour:

A powder made by grinding raw grains.

bake:

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame.

knead:

To work dough by pressing, folding, and stretching.

Meaning: Money; cash.

Example Sentence: I need to earn some more dough before the trip.

Meaning: To work hard in a job for money.

Example Sentence: I'm going to hustle and make that dough.