1
: a food paste made usually with egg and shaped typically in ribbon form
2
: a buoyant, flexible cylinder of polyethylene foam used as an aid in swimming or staying afloat in water
Grasp the pool noodle with hands about shoulder-width apart, then extend arms straight out in front of you on the water's surface …—
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noodled; noodling
ˈnüd-liŋ,
ˈnü-dᵊl-iŋ
: to improvise on an instrument in an informal or desultory manner
Examples of noodle in a Sentence
Noun (1)
come in out of the rain, you silly noodle
since he's almost seven feet tall, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot his noodle in this crowd
Verb
He was just noodling around on the guitar.
It's a thought I've been noodling around with for some time.
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Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The side is inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, risotto, or egg noodles to soak up every drop of the rich, glossy sauce.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The side is inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Noodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noodle. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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