rare food (B1)

adjective phrase

Pronunciation: /rɛər fud/

Definition

Food, especially meat, that has been cooked for only a short time so that it is still red inside.

Examples

• He prefers his steak rare, with just a quick sear on each side.

• Some people find rare food unappetizing, while others consider it a delicacy.

• The chef recommended the lamb chops rare to preserve their tenderness and flavor.

How to Use rare food

cook something rare (collocation)

To prepare food, especially meat, so it is still red inside. — "The chef knows how to cook tuna rare, keeping it tender."

prefer something rare (collocation)

To like food, especially meat, cooked so it is still red inside. — "Many gourmets prefer their lamb rare."

Synonyms of rare food

Words with a similar meaning to rare food:

• underdone
• bloody
• medium-rare
• pink

Antonyms of rare food

Words with the opposite meaning to rare food:

• well-done
• overcooked

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