1
as in idiots
a stupid person
come in out of the rain, you silly noodle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
since he's almost seven feet tall, it shouldn't be too difficult to spot his noodle in this crowd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of noodles
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
Egg noodles and cream of mushroom soup create a new twist on Easter ham.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Eat your fill of soba noodles at Azumaya Soba, an Iwate prefecture staple for over a century.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Robots chop, stir, and cook more than 100 dishes in this experimental restaurant in China, with noodles ready in just three minutes — and no humans running the kitchen.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The fun amps up when the noodles start cooking.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Upon reaching the entrance, customers were greeted by lion dancers and dozens of bright red shopping carts ready to be piled high with Korean snacks, noodles, fresh seafood and produce, takeout Korean dishes and more from what’s become the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States.
—Shae Hammond, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Egg noodles and cream of mushroom soup create a new twist on Easter ham.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Eat your fill of soba noodles at Azumaya Soba, an Iwate prefecture staple for over a century.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Seven stacks of tiny paper cups were arranged to the left, next to packets of Nescafé, pouches of two-minute noodles, and a double gas burner connected to the cylinder—the main tool of his trade.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Robots chop, stir, and cook more than 100 dishes in this experimental restaurant in China, with noodles ready in just three minutes — and no humans running the kitchen.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The fun amps up when the noodles start cooking.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Upon reaching the entrance, customers were greeted by lion dancers and dozens of bright red shopping carts ready to be piled high with Korean snacks, noodles, fresh seafood and produce, takeout Korean dishes and more from what’s become the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States.
—Shae Hammond, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noodles
Noun
-
What sets Brule apart from fellow idiots in similar setups like Borat or Philomena Cunk is Reilly’s ability to present Brule with deep pathos and a sense of mystery, offering glimpses into a dark backstory, all made unsettling by the show’s analog-horror aesthetic.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
-
One gets the sense, reading DuBois, that Stanton’s fervor for political action stemmed from a dread of being governed by idiots.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Too many department heads are cronies, not experienced experts.—
Hal Valderhaug,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Peach heads for the Galaxy Gateway with Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), while Mario, Luigi and their new dino pal Yoshi (Donald Glover) hold things down with the ‘shrooms … for a while anyway.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Documents backing the guidelines advise pregnant women to eat folate-rich foods, such as leafy green vegetables, beans and lentils.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Dishes like jerk chicken and rice and beans cooked in coconut milk reflect the region’s deep Jamaican and British colonial influences that are distinctive from other parts of Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Most hospital training labs use basic dummies or simple mannequins to teach medical skills.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
-
Over the next two years, Chris filmed the mosquitoes circling the Styrofoam dummies mercilessly.—
David Hu,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Mendoza will mark the best moment of his life by hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and throwing on the New Era 2026 NFL Draft On Stage Pre-Curved 9FIFTY Snapback Hat in Black and Silver, with a pile of skulls printed on the inside, as seen here.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Everyone should be protecting their skulls 200 percent more in this situation and ideally also not punching each other.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
People who need services are the biggest losers.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
-
There should not be winners and losers.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Its A-frame rack stores the dumbbells vertically to minimize floor space, while still providing easy access to the weights.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
-
As trendy as the weight room might be these days, the world of barbells and dumbbells can be a pretty intimidating place.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Noodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noodles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
