culinary
/'kʌlinəri/
Definition
Adjective Relating to the kitchen, cooking, or the preparation of food.
Usage
The word "culinary" is used to describe anything connected with cooking or professional food preparation. It is a formal adjective often used in contexts related to food arts, techniques, or professions.
Examples
- She has great culinary skills and can make a delicious meal from simple ingredients.
- The school offers a degree in culinary arts for aspiring chefs.
- This herb is used for its culinary and medicinal properties.
- His trip to Italy was a culinary adventure.
Advanced Usage
- Culinary institute: A school that specializes in training professional chefs.
- She graduated from a prestigious culinary institute.
- Culinary tradition: The cooking practices and dishes characteristic of a specific culture or region.
- The culinary traditions of Mexico are rich and diverse.
Variants and Related Words
- Culinarian (noun): A person skilled in cooking or a chef. This is a less common, more formal term.
- The event was attended by famous culinarians from around the world.
Synonyms
- Cookery (as in "cookery book"): The practice or skill of preparing and cooking food.
- Gastronomic: Relating to the practice of cooking or eating good food.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Culinary delight: A very pleasing and delicious food item.
- The chocolate dessert was a true culinary delight.
Adjective
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of or relating to or used in cooking
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