curedfood

noun

UK /kjʊəd fuːd/

US /kjʊrd fuːd/

Food that is kept safe to eat for a long time by salting, smoking, or drying it.

Grandpa brought cured food like smoked ham and salted fish on our camping trip.

SYNONYMS

preserved food salted food smoked food dried food pickled food

RELATED WORDS

jerky bacon salami ham dried fish

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Food that has been treated to stop it from going bad.

The sailors carried cured food so it would not spoil on the long voyage.

3. A food that has been aged or treated to improve its flavor.

The shop sells cured food such as prosciutto and aged cheese.

4. Food made safe by a special process like salting or smoking.

Cured food like smoked salmon is a treat at breakfast.