Boiled Meaning in English
word · lemma: boil
/ˈbɔɪɫd/
boyld
/bˈɔɪld/
boyld
Definition
Cooked in hot or boiling water. Can describe food that has been prepared this way, especially vegetables or eggs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adjective: 'boiled eggs', 'boiled potatoes'. Common for describing simply cooked foods. Not typically used for meats except 'boiled chicken' in some cuisines.
Spanish: hervido - cocido (en agua hirviendo)Portuguese (BR): cozido - fervidoPortuguese (PT): cozido - fervidoChinese (Simplified): 煮熟的 - 水煮的Chinese (Traditional): 煮熟的 - 水煮的Hindi: उबला हुआArabic: مسلوقBengali: সেদ্ধRussian: варёныйJapanese: ゆでたVietnamese: luộcKorean: 삶은Turkish: haşlanmışUrdu: اُبالا ہواIndonesian: rebus
Example Sentences
I ate two boiled eggs for breakfast.
basic
She likes boiled vegetables more than fried ones.
basic
The potatoes are boiled and ready to eat.
basic
Do you want your eggs boiled or scrambled?
natural
That soup is made from boiled chicken and rice.
natural
I'm not a fan of boiled carrots—they taste too plain for me.
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