adjective
- not happening very often; uncommon
- cooked for only a short time so that the inside is still red
- valuable because few exist
Usage: used of meat
Examples
- Snow is rare in this part of the country.
- She has a rare talent for music.
- I'd like my steak cooked rare, please.
- This is a rare first edition of the book.
- It's rare to see him without a smile.
- The museum displays rare coins from ancient Rome.
- Rare birds migrate through this area in spring.