adj

poached

pohcht

Poached (adj) means Cooked by gentle simmering in liquid. Example: “He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens.”

adj

Cooked by gentle simmering in liquid.

"He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens."

Obtained through poaching, whether of wildlife or of a person from a rival organization.

"The ivory turned out to be poached, and the dealer was arrested."

How to use poached

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of poach — either cooked gently in liquid or illegally taken.

Common pairings

poached egg poached pear poached salmon

Word forms

more poached comparative, most poached superlative

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Rhymes for poached

reached beached attached bleached detached unattached

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poached” mean?

The word “poached” means cooked by gentle simmering in liquid. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of poach — either cooked gently in liquid or illegally taken.

How do you pronounce “poached”?

“Poached” is pronounced pohcht (/poʊt͡ʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “poached” in a sentence?

Here is “poached” used in a sentence: “He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens.”

What part of speech is “poached”?

“Poached” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “poached” have?

“Poached” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked by gentle simmering in liquid.