English · Food & Drink
flour
/ˈflaʊ.ər/
[/ˈflaʊ.ər/]
ground grain powder
Beginnernoun
Definition
Flour is a fine powder made by grinding grain, used to make bread, cakes, and pasta.
Example
She measured the flour carefully and sifted it into the bowl before adding the eggs.
She measured the flour carefully and sifted it into the bowl before adding the eggs.
Etymology
A specialized spelling of 'flower', meaning the finest part of the ground grain.
How & Where It’s Used
The basic ingredient of baked goods; comes in many types and grades.