overcooked

[ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt]

overcooked Definition

cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, so that the food is spoiled.

Using overcooked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcooked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The steak was overcooked and dry.

  • Example

    The vegetables were overcooked and mushy.

  • Example

    Don't leave the pasta in the boiling water for too long or it will be overcooked.

overcooked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overcooked

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Summary: overcooked in Brief

The term 'overcooked' [ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt] describes food that has been cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in spoilage. It is often used to describe dry, burnt, or mushy food, as in 'The steak was overcooked and dry.'

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