uncooked

adjective

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

Examples of uncooked in a Sentence

crunching on uncooked carrots
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Recipe Tips From The Southern Living Test Kitchen One cup of uncooked rice will yield about three cups of cooked rice. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 Do not eat uncooked or undercooked animal products. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2025 However, eggs that are still in their shells aren’t required to be pasteurized, leading to potential health risks if eaten raw or uncooked. Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025 State of play: To avoid contracting bird flu, people should not touch sick or dead animals or eat uncooked poultry, eggs and other animal products, including unpasteurized milk, the release said. Maya Goldman, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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