cookbook
Definition
Noun: A book containing a collection of recipes and instructions for preparing various dishes and meals. It serves as a practical guide for cooking.
Usage
A "cookbook" is used to refer to a published compilation of culinary instructions. It is a common household item for those who enjoy cooking. - She received a new cookbook for her birthday. - This classic cookbook contains over 500 recipes.
Examples
- I found my grandmother's old cookbook in the attic.
- He followed the cookbook recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly.
- Modern cookbooks often include beautiful photographs of the finished dishes.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a cookbook for something": Used metaphorically to describe a resource that provides clear, step-by-step instructions for a non-culinary process.
- The manual is a cookbook for troubleshooting the software.
Variants and Related Words
- Cookery book (noun): A synonym for "cookbook," more common in British English.
- She bought a traditional British cookery book.
- Recipe book (noun): A book of recipes; often used interchangeably with "cookbook," though it may imply a simpler collection without extensive instructional text.
Synonyms
- Recipe collection: A gathering of recipes.
- Culinary guide: A manual for cooking.
Related Phrases
- "To cook by the book": To follow a recipe or set of instructions very precisely.
- He never experiments; he always cooks by the book.
Noun
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a book of recipes and cooking directions
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