English · Food & Drink
smoked
/sməʊkt/
[/sməʊkt/]
flavored with smoke
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Smoked food has been preserved or flavored by hanging it in smoke.
Example
The smoked salmon had a deep, woody flavor that paired beautifully with the fresh bread.
The smoked salmon had a deep, woody flavor that paired beautifully with the fresh bread.
Etymology
Past participle of 'smoke', from Old English 'smoca'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes food cured over smoke for flavor and preservation.