Definition

Not having been cooked in an oven or heated; still in its raw state.

Example

The chef prepared an unbaked pie crust for the dessert.

Conversation

I forgot to bake the pie before our guests arrive.

Oh no! Is it still unbaked?

Yes, I just have to put it in the oven now.

Hurry! That will be a delicious surprise when they get here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbaked → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "baked" (from Old English "bacan", meaning to cook or heat). The word "unbaked" means not cooked or heated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') 'cooked' ('baked') — that's why unbaked refers to food that hasn't been cooked yet.

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