American English
/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.ˌleɪ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: formula
A set of letters, numbers, or symbols that shows how to calculate something or describes a relationship in mathematics or science.
Practice out loudA set of letters, numbers, or symbols that shows how to calculate something or describes a relationship in mathematics or science.
The area formula is πr².
Use this formula to calculate the interest.
mathematical formula · scientific formula · quadratic formula · plug numbers into a formula
use + a/the + formula + to + verb
the formula for + noun/gerund
A fixed method or combination of ideas that is expected to produce a particular result.
There is no magic formula for happiness.
The team found a winning formula.
magic formula · winning formula · formula for success · proven formula
a formula for + noun/gerund
find/use + a/the + formula
Powdered or liquid food, usually made from milk or soy, for babies who are not being fed breast milk.
Mix the formula with clean water.
The baby is doing well on soy formula.
baby formula · infant formula · powdered formula · soy formula
mix the formula with + noun
feed + person + formula
A simple solution that seems to solve a difficult problem.
There is no magic formula for getting rich.
A combination of ideas or actions that leads to success.
Good food and friendly service are a winning formula.
A method believed to lead to success.
Hard work is not the only formula for success.
In everyday American English, formulas is the usual plural. Formulae is also used, especially in technical writing.