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Smoked - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Smoked refers to food that has been flavored and preserved by exposure to smoke from burning wood. It can also describe the act of inhaling and exhaling tobacco or other substances.

smoked

/smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/

Definition:

Exposed to smoke, especially to preserve or flavor food.

Synonyms:

cured, dried, barbecued, grilled

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

fresh, raw

Common Collocations:

smoked salmon, smoked meat, smoked glass, smoked paprika

Derivatives:

smoker, smoking, smokable

Usage Tips:

Use "smoked" as an adjective for food or objects treated with smoke (e.g., "smoked cheese").

Common Phrases:

smoked out, smoke and mirrors, go up in smoke

Etymology:

From Old English *smocian*, meaning to emit smoke; later adapted for preserving food with smoke.

Examples:

  • 1. The chef smoked the ribs for hours.
  • 2. She prefers smoked salmon over fresh fish.
  • 3. The room smelled like smoked wood after the fire.
  • 4. They bought a smoked glass table for the living room.

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