Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta
Log in

flour

Pronunciation: [flaʊər]

Word

Learn how to use flour in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a white powder made from ground grains, usually wheat, that is used to make bread, cakes, and other baked items. It's a key ingredient in many recipes.

Example

She bought a bag of flour to bake some delicious cookies.

Example

He didn't have any flour left, so he couldn't make the pancakes.

Example

How much flour do we need for the cake recipe?

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a type of fine powdery substance that comes from grinding grains or seeds. Besides wheat, you can find flour made from other grains like corn or rice.

Example

The chef prefers using whole grain flour for healthier recipes.

Example

Using too much flour can make the bread too tough and hard.

Example

What kinds of flour can we use for baking gluten-free cookies?

How to pronounce flour

Pronunciation: [flaʊər]

Listen and repeat as many times as you need.

0s
0s