raw ingredient — Food items in their natural, unprocessed state used for cooking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Food items in their natural, unprocessed state used for cooking
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɔː ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to use anything but raw ingredients - even her instant coffee is homemade!
- The restaurant's secret is using only the finest raw ingredients imported from Italy.
- He claimed his smoothie was made from raw ingredients, but I spotted an empty ice cream container in his trash.
raw ingredient
NOUN[/rɔː ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/]
Food items in their natural, unprocessed state used for cooking
Food items in their natural, unprocessed state used for cooking
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Raw derives from Old English 'hreaw', meaning uncooked or in its natural state. Ingredient comes from Latin 'ingredi' (to enter or go in), combining the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'gradus' (step), literally referring to substances that 'go into' a dish or mixture.
Breakdown
Raw: from Old English 'hreaw' (uncooked, natural). Ingredient: in- (into) + gradi (to go/enter) + -ent (noun suffix), literally 'that which enters or goes into'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother refuses to use anything but raw ingredients - even her instant coffee is homemade!”
“The restaurant's secret is using only the finest raw ingredients imported from Italy.”
“He claimed his smoothie was made from raw ingredients, but I spotted an empty ice cream container in his trash.”
“The cooking show emphasizes the importance of selecting high-quality raw ingredients.”
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