overcook
verb (used with object)
to cook (food) longer than necessary or recommended, especially to the point of adversely affecting quality or edibility.
overcooked
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past participleof overcook.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof overcook.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
overcookverb (used with object)to cook (food) longer than necessary or recommended, especially to the point of adversely affecting quality or edibility. -
a word derived from
overcook.
overcookverb (used with object)to cook (food) longer than necessary or recommended, especially to the point of adversely affecting quality or edibility.
Example Sentences
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Tech stocks have had a bumpy ride because of fears that the buzz around artificial intelligence may not match reality and that shares in the sector are overcooked.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
But the author’s overcooked ending—“like a tyrant with an iron fist”—shows where Mr. Stuttard comes down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
His only slip-up came on the short par-four third, where he badly overcooked his second and took three putts from 49 feet.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The candied yams hit just the right note, the biscuit was rich and fluffy, and even with slightly overcooked noodles, the mac and cheese was still satisfying.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
“We wear seven different colors, to designate our jobs. As a maintenance technician, my deck jersey, float coat, and helmet are an ugly green, the color of overcooked peas.”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
