Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcook
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈkʊk/
Definition
To cook something for too long, resulting in the food being dry or tough.
Examples
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
- If you overcook the vegetables, they will lose their vibrant color.
- It’s easy to overcook chicken if you haven’t set a timer.
Meaning
Overcook refers to the process of cooking food beyond the ideal time, which changes its texture and taste for the worse.
Synonyms
- burn
- oversimmer
- overboil
- overbake
