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.
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The vegetables were overcooked and mushy.
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Don't leave the pasta in the boiling water for too long or it will be overcooked.
overcooked Synonyms and Antonyms
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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.'
