Meaning & use

smoked

adjective·Everyday

Preserved or flavored by exposure to smoke, or having taken in smoke, especially from tobacco or fire.

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We ordered smoked salmon and bagels for brunch.

The room still smelled smoked days after the small kitchen fire.

A note on using this word

In cooking, describes a specific preservation and flavoring method distinct from grilling or roasting.

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