Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre-cooked
Adjective
/priːˈkʊkt/
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Definition
Pre-cooked refers to food that has been cooked beforehand and is ready to eat or require minimal preparation before consumption.
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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.
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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.
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Synonyms
- Fully-cooked
- Ready-to-eat
- Prepared