uncooked

adjective

un·​cooked ˌən-ˈku̇kt How to pronounce uncooked (audio)
: not cooked : raw
uncooked shrimp

Examples of uncooked in a Sentence

crunching on uncooked carrots
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Stir in uncooked pasta and chicken broth, increase heat to high; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, to ensure pasta doesn’t stick to bottom. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025 Combine uncooked oats with honey, peanut butter, and chia seeds to create a texture that resembles cookie dough. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025 What To Know Average ground beef prices rose to a record $6.34 per pound in July, while uncooked beef steaks also reached an all-time high of $11.88 per pound. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 One dropping sat on a lid to a kitchen storage container with uncooked beans. David J. Neal updated August 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncooked

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncooked was circa 1775

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“Uncooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncooked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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