culinary

/'kʌlinəri/

Thân thiện

A culinary student carefully chops fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

AdjectiveRelating 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or used in cooking