adj
Uncommon
fermented
fr-MEHNT-uhd
Fermented (adj) means Made or changed by the process of fermentation. Example: “Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish popular in Korea.”
adj
1
Made or changed by the process of fermentation.
"Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish popular in Korea."
"The bakery uses a slow-fermented sourdough starter."
2
Gone sour or "off" because of unwanted fermentation.
"The milk had fermented and smelled awful."
How to use fermented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food or drink that has been changed by yeast or bacteria — sometimes intentionally (kimchi, beer), sometimes as spoilage.
Common pairings
fermented food
fermented drink
naturally fermented
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fermented
- Superlative
- most fermented
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Rhymes for fermented
vented
dented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
contented
consented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fermented” mean?
The word “fermented” means made or changed by the process of fermentation. In plain terms, describes food or drink that has been changed by yeast or bacteria — sometimes intentionally (kimchi, beer), sometimes as spoilage.
How do you pronounce “fermented”?
“Fermented” is pronounced fr-MEHNT-uhd (/fɹ̩ˈmɛntʰəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “fermented” in a sentence?
Here is “fermented” used in a sentence: “Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish popular in Korea.”
What part of speech is “fermented”?
“Fermented” is an adjective.
Is “fermented” a common word?
“Fermented” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fermented” have?
“Fermented” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made or changed by the process of fermentation.
