PRECOOKED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does precooked mean? 

• PRECOOKED (adjective)
  The adjective PRECOOKED has 1 sense:

1. cooked partially or completely beforehand

  Familiarity information: PRECOOKED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PRECOOKED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Cooked partially or completely beforehand

Context example:

frozen precooked meals from the supermarket

Similar:

prepared (made ready or fit or suitable beforehand)

 Context examples 

To reduce your risk: • Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can • Avoid raw milk and raw milk products • Heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot • Wash fresh fruits and vegetables • Avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafood

(Listeria Infections, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)