flour (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflɔːr/

Definition

A powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, and pastry.

Examples

• The recipe calls for two cups of all-purpose flour.

• She accidentally spilled the bag of flour all over the kitchen floor.

• Whole wheat flour contains more fiber than white flour.

How to Use flour

flour for (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the purpose or type of baking. — "This type of flour is best for bread."

Synonyms of flour

Words with a similar meaning to flour:

• meal
• powder
• grist

Antonyms of flour

Words with the opposite meaning to flour:

• bran

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