pressure-cooked

Definition of pressure-cookednext
past tense of pressure-cook

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pressure-cooked
steamed
Verb
  • Oysters in the shell should be steamed for four to nine minutes in a steamer that’s already steaming.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Pressure-cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pressure-cooked. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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