Rare

/rɛər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not occurring very often; uncommon.

It is rare to see such a beautiful sunset in the city.

Unusually valuable or remarkable.

She possesses a rare talent for playing the piano.

Cooked only briefly, leaving the center still red.

I prefer my steak rare, with a warm, pink center.

Middle English, from Old French 'raire', from Latin 'rarus'.

rare breed

A type of person or thing that is uncommon or unique.

rare find

An item or person that is hard to come by and has value.

rarely seen

Something not often observed.

scarcity

The state of being scarce or in short supply.

exclusivity

The state of being exclusive or limited to a particular group.

uniqueness

The quality of being one of a kind.

Amazing or cool.

That new game is so rare!

Very impressive or remarkable.

Her performance was rare!