rare
adjective
Definitions of rare adjective
frequency
- B1
Uncommon or infrequent; occurring very seldom.
A rare medical condition / a rare species of plant
This museum houses a collection of rare and exquisite artifacts.
A rare opportunity/visitor/treat.
cooking
- C1
Describes meat that has not been cooked for long and is still red in the center.
Please cook my steak rare.
He prefers his hamburger patties cooked rare.
This restaurant is known for its rare lamb chops.
atmosphere
Describes air at high altitudes where there is less oxygen making it difficult to breathe.
Hikers need time to acclimate to the rare air at the mountain's summit.
At high altitudes, the air becomes rare and can cause difficulty in breathing.
Breathing becomes more difficult at the summit due to the rare air.
Idioms
- have a rare old time
To enjoy oneself immensely; to have a very enjoyable experience.
• They spent the whole day at the beach and had a rare old time.