Meaning of the word cooked in English

What does cooked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cooked

US /kʊkt/
UK /kʊkt/

Adjective

prepared by cooking

Example:
The chicken was perfectly cooked.
I prefer my vegetables lightly cooked.

Verb

to prepare food by heating it

Example:
She cooked dinner for her family.
He cooked the eggs for breakfast.