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UK/["/ˈflaʊə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈflaʊər/"]/

Meaning of Flour

In simple words: A white powder made from grinding grains, used for baking and cooking.

Flour in a sentence

  • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
  • wheat/rice flour
  • Wholemeal flour is more nutritious than white flour.
  • Blend the flour with a little milk to make a smooth paste.
  • Rub the butter into the flour.
  • manioc flour

How to use Flour

Commonly used in cooking and baking; typically appropriate in kitchens and grocery stores. Avoid using in formal writing unless discussing food science.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'flour' as the fluffy white powder that helps make your favorite baked goods rise.

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Collocations with Flour

Synonyms for Flour

Opposites of Flour

Common mistakes with Flour

  • Confused with 'flower' — the plant.
  • Using it in plural form incorrectly — 'flours' when referring to different types should be contextualized.

Compare Flour with Powder, Meal

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Frequently asked questions about Flour

What does Flour mean?

A white powder made from grinding grains, used for baking and cooking.

What is the definition of Flour?

a fine white or brown powder made from grain, especially wheat, and used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.

How do you use Flour in a sentence?

Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.

Can you give another example of Flour?

wheat/rice flour

What are synonyms for Flour?

Common alternatives include powder, meal, grist, starch, milled grain.

What is the opposite of Flour?

Opposite meanings include grain, vegetable.

What words go with Flour?

It commonly pairs with bread, cake, all-purpose, bag, cup, sack, use, add, blend, mill.

What are common mistakes when using Flour?

Confused with 'flower' — the plant. Using it in plural form incorrectly — 'flours' when referring to different types should be contextualized.

How do you pronounce Flour?

US: /["/ˈflaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈflaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Flour?

Commonly used in cooking and baking; typically appropriate in kitchens and grocery stores. Avoid using in formal writing unless discussing food science.

What CEFR level is Flour?

"Flour" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.