noun Uncommon

curing

Curing (noun) means the process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing. Example: “The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks.”

noun

The process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing.

"The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks."

How to Use Curing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of preserving food (like meat) or of treating/healing something, such as a disease or material.

Common pairings

curing process curing time meat curing

Word Forms

curings plural

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The _____ of the bacon takes about two weeks.

Rhymes for curing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “curing” mean?

The word “curing” means the process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing. In plain terms, the act of preserving food (like meat) or of treating/healing something, such as a disease or material.

How do you use “curing” in a sentence?

Here is “curing” used in a sentence: “The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks.”

What part of speech is “curing”?

“Curing” is a noun.

Is “curing” a common word?

“Curing” is an uncommon word in modern English.