cooked
Pronunciation: [kʊkt]
Word
Context: "food preparation"
(verb) to prepare food by using heat. When you cook something, like vegetables or meat, you make it hot so it’s safe to eat and tastes good.
Example
I cooked a delicious pasta dish for dinner last night.
Example
I forgot to turn on the stove, so I didn't cook the rice at all.
Example
What did you cook for your friends yesterday?
Context: "food quality"
(adjective) describes food that has been prepared by heat. If something is cooked, it means it is no longer raw and is safe and tasty to eat.
Example
The chicken looked perfectly cooked and smelled amazing.
Example
The steak was undercooked, so it was still pink inside.
Example
Is the fish cooked all the way through?
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