English · Food & Drink
noodle
/ˈnuː.dəl/
[/ˈnuː.dəl/]
long thin pasta
Beginnernoun
Definition
A noodle is a long, thin strip of pasta or dough, often served in soups or stir-fries.
Example
The street vendor served a bowl of hot noodles topped with vegetables and spicy sauce.
The street vendor served a bowl of hot noodles topped with vegetables and spicy sauce.
Etymology
From German 'Nudel', of uncertain earlier origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common across Asian and European cooking; informally also means a foolish person.