1. plural of sourdough: fermented dough used as a starter for making bread
2. plural of sourdough: breads made with fermented dough starter
3. plural of sourdough: experienced prospectors or settlers, especially in Alaska
Usage: informal; historical

Examples

• The bakery keeps several sourdoughs at different stages of fermentation.
• She fed her sourdoughs daily to maintain their activity.
• The restaurant serves fresh sourdoughs with every meal.
• These sourdoughs have a distinctive tangy flavor.
• The old sourdoughs shared stories of the gold rush days.
• Local sourdoughs knew the best fishing spots in Alaska.