Question

Is "noodle(s)" considered a countable noun or an uncountable one?

Answer 1

'Noodles' is NOTan uncountable noun. Following the extended discussion below I agree that 'noodles' is a countable noun.

Explanation:

'Noodles' is not an uncountable noun but can on occasion be used like one - for example "Noodles are a staple food in Japan".

Answer 2

It is countable.

Explanation:

Noodles can be referred to in both the singular form (the noodle) and the plural form (the noodles).

Examples in the singular form, which is less common:

• After eating one more noodle, I felt full.
• I split the dry noodle into two before putting it in the pot.
• The noodle fell off my plate.
• The dogs in "Lady and the Tramp" kissed thanks to a single noodle.

Examples in the plural form:

• I like my spaghetti noodles on the harder side.
• I made instant noodles as a snack last night.
• Noodles are typically made of wheat.
• Which do you prefer: noodles or rice?