Dough

/doʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mixture of flour and water that is used for baking into bread, cookies, or other baked goods.

She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.

Any thick, malleable mixture that can be shaped or molded.

The sculpture was made from a dough of clay and other materials.

Informal term for money.

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.

Money; cash.

I need to earn some more dough before the trip.

To work hard in a job for money.

I'm going to hustle and make that dough.