noun
- the degree to which food, especially meat, has been cooked
Usage: culinary
Examples
- The chef checked the doneness of the steak with a meat thermometer.
- Medium-rare is my preferred doneness for beef.
- The doneness of the chicken was perfect – juicy but fully cooked.
- She tested the doneness of the cake by inserting a toothpick.
- The restaurant offers different levels of doneness for their burgers.
- Proper doneness ensures both safety and flavor in cooking meat.