uncooked

adjective

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

Synonyms of uncooked

Examples of uncooked in a Sentence

crunching on uncooked carrots
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Lift edges of egg and let uncooked portion flow underneath. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 Once customers are seated and have ordered, a rolling robot blasting energetic tunes will turn the corner with their uncooked items. Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 That meant Stop Sale Orders on sour cream (49 degrees); cabbage (51); sausage (53) and uncooked shell eggs (69 degrees). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 How To Store Dry Grits Generally, uncooked grits should be stored like rice, flour, and other pantry staples—in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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