smoked
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /smoʊkt/
KK: /smoʊkt/
adjective
Definition
Describes food that has been preserved or flavored by being exposed to smoke.
Example
I love the taste of smoked salmon on my bagel.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more smoked
Superlative: most smoked
Conversation
Have you tried the new barbecue place in town?
Not yet, but I heard they have amazing smoked ribs.
You should definitely check it out; the smoked flavor is incredible!
I can't wait to go there and taste those ribs!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cured
flavored
preserved
Antonyms
fresh
raw
uncooked
verb
Definition
To have inhaled and exhaled the smoke of burning material, usually tobacco or food.
Example
He smoked a cigar while sitting on the porch.
Tense Forms
Past: smoked
Past Participle: smoked
Conversation
Did you know that I smoked some ribs last weekend?
No way! How did they turn out?
They were incredible, the flavor was amazing since I smoked them for hours.
Root Explanation
Smoked → It originates from the Old English 'smocian' (meaning to emit smoke) and is related to 'smoke' (from Old English 'smoca', meaning vapor or fume). The word 'smoked' refers to food that has been exposed to smoke for flavor or preservation.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for smoke, 'smoca', to remember that 'smoked' means something that has been exposed to smoke.
Visually Confused Words
unsmoked
soaked
asmoke
soke
moke
moed