uncooked

adjective

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

Synonyms of uncooked

Examples of uncooked in a Sentence

crunching on uncooked carrots
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The seeds and surrounding juices inside uncooked tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, so squeeze them out before chopping the flesh (this also prevents the sauce from getting too watery). Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 Once customers are seated and have ordered, a rolling robot blasting energetic tunes will turn the corner with their uncooked items. Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 Some people prefer the uncooked version of the vegetable. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026 The price of uncooked ground beef has increased about 15% since February 2025, according to the CPI data. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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