Grated: meaning, definitions and examples

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grated

 

[ หˆษกreษชtษ™d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Grated refers to food that has been shredded into small pieces using a grater. This technique is often used for cheese, vegetables, and fruits to enhance the texture and flavor of dishes. Grated ingredients can blend easily into recipes, providing a more uniform consistency. The process allows for faster cooking and more thorough mixing in salads, sauces, and toppings.

Synonyms

finely chopped, scraped, shredded

Examples of usage

  • I added grated cheese to the pasta.
  • The recipe calls for grated carrots.
  • For the salad, use grated zucchini.
  • She topped the dish with some grated parmesan.
  • He likes his tacos with grated lettuce.

Translations

Translations of the word "grated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ralado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ‚เค•เคธ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ starty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ‚ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรขpรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rallado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rendelenmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํŒ์— ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุดูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strouhanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strรบhanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฃจ็ขŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nariban

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rifinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะณั–ั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ndษ™lษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rallado

Etymology

The term 'grated' is derived from the verb 'grate', which comes from the Old French word 'grater', meaning to scrape or shave. The noun form likely evolved through the Latin 'grattare', which means to scratch or scrape. The surface texture and culinary implications of grating have been recognized historically in various cuisines around the world. The act of grating has been a common technique for many centuries, primarily used to prepare ingredients needed for cooking or presenting dishes. Today, grating remains a fundamental skill in both professional kitchens and home cooking, reflecting its enduring utility in food preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,620, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.