1. restored to health; no longer sick
2. preserved by drying, salting, or smoking

1. past tense and past participle of cure; restored to health or eliminated a disease
2. past tense and past participle of cure; preserved food by drying, salting, or smoking

Examples

• The doctor cured her infection with antibiotics.
• He was completely cured after the surgery.
• The ham was cured with salt and herbs.
• We bought some cured meats at the deli.
• The patient felt cured and ready to go home.
• Cured salmon is a popular appetizer.
• The medicine cured his headache quickly.