recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce recipe (audio)
Synonyms of recipe
1
: prescription sense 4a
2
: a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients
3
: a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something
a recipe for success

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The recipe calls for fresh thyme. I didn't read the recipe carefully. This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
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His career later expanded into recipe development and national influencer marketing. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 The chain replaced its soft bun with a more sturdier version, changed the recipe for its mayonnaise and now serves it in a box instead of wrapped in paper. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, says what makes Magical Dining so special is its three-part recipe, melding support for local businesses, wonderful experiences for the guests and the all-important charity element. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Today’s recipe Former cooking editor Genevieve Ko uses sherry to round out the flavors of this classic Spanish dish. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recipe

Word History

Etymology

Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recipe was in 1533

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recipe

noun
rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce recipe (audio)
1
: prescription sense 2a
2
: a set of instructions for making something (as a food dish) from various things
a recipe for beef stew
3
: method of proceeding
a recipe for success

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