The meaning of POACH is to cook in simmering liquid. How to use poach in a sentence.

POACH definition: 1. to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently…. Learn more.

poach (pəʊtʃ) vb 1. to catch (game, fish, etc) illegally by trespassing on private property 2. to encroach on or usurp (another person's rights, duties, etc) or steal (an idea, employee, etc)

Definition of poach verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Poach definition: to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point.. See examples of POACH used in a sentence.

When you poach an egg, you cook it gently in boiling water without its shell. Poach the eggs for 4 minutes. [VERB noun] He had a light breakfast of poached eggs and tea. [VERB-ed]

Oct 27, 2025 · poach (plural poaches) The act of taking something unfairly, as in tennis doubles where one player returns a shot that their partner was better placed to return.