rare

/ɹˈe‍ə/

/ˈɹɛɹ/

rare

extremely uncommon and happening or done infrequently

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

not widely distributed

marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

synonyms : uncommon

having low density

synonyms : rarefied

Examples

1. She found a rare book at a garage sale.

2. These books belong in the library's rare collection.

3. John collects rare stamps from around the world.

4. That comedian was really in rare form last night.