Noodles: meaning, definitions and examples

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noodles

[ ˈnuː.dəlz ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food

Noodles are a type of food made from unleavened dough which is stretched, extruded, or rolled flat and cut into one of a variety of shapes.

Synonyms

pasta, ramen, spaghetti.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
noodles	Typically refers to Asian-style noodles, often used in soups, stir-fries, or cold dishes. The bowl of noodles was delicious and spicy He ordered noodles with vegetables and tofu
pasta	Refers to Italian-style noodles, often used in Mediterranean cuisines, and can be made in various shapes and sizes. Pasta with tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish She made a lovely pasta salad for the party
spaghetti	Specific type of Italian pasta, long and thin, commonly served with a variety of sauces, especially tomato-based ones. Spaghetti Bolognese is a popular dish in many countries She twirled the spaghetti around her fork
ramen	Japanese dish consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso. They went to a ramen shop for dinner He enjoys cooking ramen at home with different toppings

Examples of usage

I ordered a bowl of noodles for lunch.
She loves to cook with noodles.
Do you prefer rice or noodles with your stir-fry?

^{Context #2 | Noun}

informal

Noodles can also refer to a person's head or brain, especially in a humorous or light-hearted way.

Synonyms

brain, head, mind.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
noodles	Noodles are often used in the context of food. It refers to a type of pasta made from dough and usually served in a variety of dishes. I had a delicious bowl of noodles for lunch. Noodles are an essential ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
brain	Brain is used to describe the organ in the head responsible for thoughts, memory, and feelings. It can also refer to someone who is very intelligent. She had to have surgery on her brain. He's the brain behind this successful project.
head	Head is used to refer to the part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It can also signify the leader or the top part of something. She nodded her head in agreement. He is the head of the department.
mind	Mind refers to the set of cognitive faculties that enables consciousness, perception, thinking, and memory. It's often used in contexts involving thoughts or attention. She changed her mind about going to the party. He has a curious mind and loves to learn new things.

Examples of usage

Use your noodles and figure it out!
He's got a lot of noodles but not much common sense.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

slang

In slang, noodles can refer to guitar strings, especially in the context of playing music.

Synonyms

guitar strings.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
noodles	Noodles are typically used in the context of food, particularly in Asian cuisine. They are a type of pasta made from unleavened dough and can be boiled, fried, or served in soup. I made a bowl of chicken noodle soup for dinner. The kids love eating spicy noodles from the local restaurant.
guitar strings	Guitar strings are used in the context of musical instruments. They refer specifically to the strings used on a guitar, which can be made from various materials and influence the sound of the instrument. I need to replace the guitar strings before my next performance. He prefers using nylon strings for his classical guitar.

Word

Description / Examples

noodles

Noodles are typically used in the context of food, particularly in Asian cuisine. They are a type of pasta made from unleavened dough and can be boiled, fried, or served in soup.

I made a bowl of chicken noodle soup for dinner.
The kids love eating spicy noodles from the local restaurant.

guitar strings

Guitar strings are used in the context of musical instruments. They refer specifically to the strings used on a guitar, which can be made from various materials and influence the sound of the instrument.

I need to replace the guitar strings before my next performance.
He prefers using nylon strings for his classical guitar.

Examples of usage

I need to change the noodles on my guitar.
His playing sounds amazing with those new noodles.

Translations

Translations of the word "noodles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macarrão

🇮🇳 नूडल्स

🇩🇪 Nudeln

🇮🇩 mi

🇺🇦 локшина

🇵🇱 makaron

🇯🇵 麺 (めん)

🇫🇷 nouilles

🇪🇸 fideos

🇹🇷 erişte

🇰🇷 면 (myeon)

🇸🇦 نودلز

🇨🇿 nudle

🇸🇰 rezance

🇨🇳 面条 (miàntiáo)

🇸🇮 rezanci

🇮🇸 núðlur

🇰🇿 кеспе

🇬🇪 ლაფშა (lapsha)

🇦🇿 əriştə

🇲🇽 fideos

Etymology

The word 'noodles' originated from the German word 'Nudel', which came from the Latin word 'nodus' meaning 'knot'. Noodles have been a staple food in many cultures for centuries, with variations in shapes and ingredients. They are popular in Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, as well as in Italian pasta dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,849, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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18849 noodles
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