Medium- Rare

Pronunciation: /ˈmidiəm ˈrɛər/

Definitions of medium- rare

adjective describing the level of doneness for meat, cooked to be slightly pink in the middle

Example Sentences

A1 I like my steak cooked medium-rare.

A2 She ordered her burger to be cooked medium-rare.

B1 The chef recommends cooking the lamb chops medium-rare for the best flavor.

B2 The restaurant is known for its perfectly cooked medium-rare steaks.

C1 The culinary expert insisted on cooking the filet mignon medium-rare to preserve its tenderness.

C2 The food critic praised the chef for consistently delivering medium-rare dishes with precision.

Examples of medium- rare in a Sentence

formal The chef recommended cooking the steak to a medium-rare temperature for optimal flavor and tenderness.

informal I like my steak medium-rare, with a nice pink center.

slang I can't stand it when people overcook steak, it has to be medium-rare for me.

figurative His storytelling skills were like a perfectly cooked steak - medium-rare, just enough to keep you wanting more.

Grammatical Forms of medium- rare

• past tense: medium-rared
• plural: medium-rares
• comparative: more medium-rare
• superlative: most medium-rare
• present tense: medium-rare
• future tense: will be medium-rare
• perfect tense: have been medium-rare
• continuous tense: is being medium-rare
• singular: medium-rare
• positive degree: medium-rare
• infinitive: to medium-rare
• gerund: medium-raring
• participle: medium-rared

Origin and Evolution of medium- rare

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'medium-rare' originated in the culinary world to describe the doneness level of cooked meat, specifically steak.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'medium-rare' has become a standard term used in cooking to indicate a specific level of doneness, and is now widely understood in the culinary industry.