culinary

cul-i-nar-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to cooking or the kitchen.

  2. 2.

    Used in or suitable for cooking.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    culinary arts — the art of preparing and cooking food
  • •
    culinary school — an institution teaching cooking skills
  • •
    culinary skills — abilities related to cooking

Related words

See also: cooking, cuisine, gastronomic
Synonyms: cooking, gastronomic

Etymology

From Latin "culinarius" (of the kitchen), from "culina" (kitchen), related to "coquere" (to cook).