noun
Uncommon
noodle
NOO-duhl
Noodle (noun) means a long, thin strip of pasta or dough, often served in soups or stir-fries. Example: “She slurped down a big bowl of noodles for lunch.”
noun
1
A long, thin strip of pasta or dough, often served in soups or stir-fries.
"She slurped down a big bowl of noodles for lunch."
"Add the noodles to the boiling water for three minutes."
2
(informal) A person's head or brain.
"Use your noodle and figure it out!"
verb
1
To play a musical instrument casually or improvise without a fixed plan.
"He sat noodling on his guitar while waiting for the others to arrive."
How to use noodle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a strip of pasta, casual musical improvising, or slang for someone's head.
Common pairings
noodle around
a bowl of noodles
use your noodle
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Word forms
- Plural
- noodles
- Third person singular
- noodles
- Past tense
- noodled
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Etymology
The word's exact origin is unclear, though it may be linked to "noddle," an old word for "head."
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Rhymes for noodle
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What does “noodle” mean?
The word “noodle” means a long, thin strip of pasta or dough, often served in soups or stir-fries. In plain terms, either a strip of pasta, casual musical improvising, or slang for someone's head.
How do you pronounce “noodle”?
“Noodle” is pronounced NOO-duhl (/ˈnu.dəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “noodle” in a sentence?
Here is “noodle” used in a sentence: “She slurped down a big bowl of noodles for lunch.”
What part of speech is “noodle”?
Depending on how it is used, “noodle” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “noodle” a common word?
“Noodle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “noodle” have?
“Noodle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, thin strip of pasta or dough, often served in soups or stir-fries.
