1. cooked in advance before being packaged, sold, or served

Examples

• The precooked chicken strips just need to be reheated in the microwave.
• Many busy families rely on precooked meals from the grocery store.
• The precooked rice saved us time when preparing dinner.
• She bought precooked bacon to make breakfast faster.
• The restaurant uses precooked pasta that they finish in sauce.
• Precooked frozen vegetables are convenient for quick meals.