overcooking

[oh-ver-kook-ing]

overcooking Definition

to cook food for too long, making it dry or burnt.

Using overcooking: Examples

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

  • Example

    Be careful not to overcook the steak or it will be tough and dry.

  • Example

    I accidentally overcooked the vegetables and they turned out mushy.

  • Example

    If you overcook the pasta, it will become soft and sticky.

overcooking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overcooking

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Summary: overcooking in Brief

'Overcooking' [oh-ver-kook-ing] is when food is cooked for too long, resulting in a dry or burnt texture. This can happen to various types of food, such as steak, vegetables, and pasta. For example, 'Be careful not to overcook the steak or it will be tough and dry.'