rare
/rɛr/
adjective
- Not common or frequent; happening or existing only occasionally.
- She collects rare coins from the 1800s.
- Snow is rare in this part of the country.
- It is rare to see a double rainbow.
- Unusually good or special; exceptional.
- We enjoyed a rare moment of peace and quiet.
- That was a rare display of kindness.
- He has a rare talent for playing the piano.
- (of meat) cooked for a short time so that the inside is still red and juicy.
- She prefers her burgers cooked rare.
- The chef recommends serving the lamb rare.
- I ordered my steak rare, not well-done.
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