cooked — prepared by heating; having been subjected to the process of cooking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: prepared by heating; having been subjected to the process of cooking
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʊkt/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooked breakfast always makes me late for work because it's too delicious to eat quickly.
- The cooked salmon was served with lemon and herbs.
- He prefers cooked vegetables over raw ones.
cooked
ADJECTIVE[/kʊkt/]
prepared by heating; having been subjected to the process of cooking
a cheerful chef proudly displays a golden-brown roasted chicken on a large serving platter. Steam rises from the perfectly browned skin showing it just came from the oven. A family member reaches toward the beautifully prepared meal with eager anticipation. Raw vegetables sit nearby on the counter, clearly showing the difference between uncooked ingredients and the finished dish. Other family members gather around the kitchen table setting plates and utensils. food that has been prepared by heating and is ready to eat
The feast is cooked, the table's booked, and everyone's hooked!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'cocian', meaning to heat food for consumption. This verb evolved naturally into modern English 'cook', reflecting one of humanity's most fundamental culinary practices of preparing food through heat.
Breakdown
cook (verb: to prepare food by heating) + -ed (past tense and past participle suffix forming the adjective describing food that has been heated and prepared).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooked breakfast always makes me late for work because it's too delicious to eat quickly.”
“The cooked salmon was served with lemon and herbs.”
“He prefers cooked vegetables over raw ones.”
“The cooked pasta was perfectly al dente.”
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