B2adjectivefoodhealth
US/ˈprɑː.sest/
UK/ˈprəʊ.sest/
treated with chemicals or machines before being sold, usually describing food that is no longer natural
In context
Doctors advise people to eat fewer processed foods and more fresh vegetables.
Processed meat such as sausage and bacon has been linked to cancer.
Cheap processed snacks are easy to find near most schools.
Words that go with processed
adjective + noun
- processed foodProcessed food often contains a lot of salt and sugar.
- processed meatEating processed meat every day is not recommended.
- processed cheeseMany burgers are served with a slice of processed cheese.
- processed sugarTry to avoid drinks that contain a lot of processed sugar.
adverb + adjective
- highly processedHighly processed snacks have few nutrients.
- ultra-processedUltra-processed products now make up half of the average diet.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
process foodCorrect: processed food