Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre-cooked
Adjective
/priːˈkʊkt/
Definition
Pre-cooked refers to food that has been cooked beforehand and is ready to eat or require minimal preparation before consumption.
Examples
- The pre-cooked chicken made dinner preparation so much easier.
- She bought pre-cooked pasta to save on cooking time.
- Pre-cooked meals can be heated quickly in the microwave.
Meaning
The term describes meals or food items that have undergone cooking prior to being packaged or sold, making it convenient for consumption without further cooking.
Synonyms
- Fully-cooked
- Ready-to-eat
- Prepared
