adj
poached
pohcht
Poached (adj) means Cooked by gentle simmering in liquid. Example: “He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens.”
adj
1
Cooked by gentle simmering in liquid.
"He ordered poached salmon with a side of greens."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of poach — either cooked gently in liquid or illegally taken.
Common pairings
poached egg
poached pear
poached salmon
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- Comparative
- more poached
- Superlative
- most poached
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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.
