Word
uncooked
Phoneticsun·cooked
US/ʌnˈkʊkt/
UK/ʌnkˈʊkt/
Definition
adj. describes food that has not been heated or prepared for eating. You use this for raw ingredients like meat or vegetables that still need to be boiled, fried, or baked.
adj. referring to food that has not undergone a cooking process; raw. Often used to describe ingredients that require thermal processing before safe consumption.
Examples
“Do not eat the uncooked dough because it contains raw eggs.”
“The recipe warns that adding uncooked rice directly to the sauce will result in a crunchy texture.”
“Health inspectors strictly enforce the separation of uncooked poultry from prepared garnishes to prevent cross-contamination within the professional kitchen environment.”
Examples
simple
“Do not eat the uncooked dough because it contains raw eggs.”
contextual
“The recipe warns that adding uncooked rice directly to the sauce will result in a crunchy texture.”
complex
“Health inspectors strictly enforce the separation of uncooked poultry from prepared garnishes to prevent cross-contamination within the professional kitchen environment.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uncooked” in context.
Verb
01. eat uncooked
“You should never eat uncooked pork due to the risk of parasites.”
verb + adj
02. leave uncooked
“The chef decided to leave the fish uncooked to preserve its delicate texture.”
verb + adj
03. remain uncooked
“The center of the loaf remained uncooked despite the long baking time.”
verb + adj
04. serve uncooked
“Certain types of shellfish are traditionally served uncooked on a bed of ice.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. completely uncooked
“The chicken was completely uncooked in the middle and had to be sent back.”
adv + adj
06. largely uncooked
“The vegetables were still largely uncooked, giving the dish an unpleasant crunch.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. uncooked dough
“Children should be discouraged from eating uncooked dough containing raw eggs.”
adj + noun
08. uncooked meat
“Always use a separate cutting board for uncooked meat to avoid cross-contamination.”
adj + noun
09. uncooked rice
“One cup of uncooked rice will yield approximately three cups of cooked rice.”
adj + noun
10. handle uncooked poultry safely
“It is vital to handle uncooked poultry safely to prevent the spread of bacteria.”
11. risk of eating uncooked
“Health officials warned about the risk of eating uncooked seafood from the bay.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, though it can follow linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“Some produce is best to consume uncooked and quickly, such as lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, stone fruits, and tender berries.” “Consuming many animal foods in an uncooked state carries a high risk of infection with potentially life-threatening parasites and microbes, which cooking renders safe.” “Manufacturers claim that avoiding exposure to oven temperatures allows the preservation of nutrients such as iron, zinc, magnesium, copper and vitamin C, in a similar way to uncooked vegetables.” “A forthcoming article in The British Journal of Nutrition will present findings from a study involving 198 Germans who adhered strictly to a raw food regimen, where 95 percent of their diet consisted of uncooked foods.” Etymology
From the prefix un- and the past participle cooked, first appearing in the late 16th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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