medium-rare

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌmiːdiəmˈrɛər

Definition

Cooked such that the exterior is browned while the interior remains warm, soft, and distinctly pink.

Examples

• He ordered his ribeye medium-rare to keep the meat tender.

• The chef insisted that a high-quality cut should always be served medium-rare.

• If you prefer your steak medium-rare, you should cook it for about four minutes on each side.

Synonyms of medium-rare

Words with a similar meaning to medium-rare:

• pink
• undercooked
• rare
• sanguineous

Antonyms of medium-rare

Words with the opposite meaning to medium-rare:

• well-done

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