cookery

noun

ˈku̇-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce cookery (audio)
Definition of cookerynext
as in cuisine
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery

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Recent Examples of cookery Over on the Red Team, poor protein cookery brings Justin, Nana, and Jassi all to the bottom. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026 Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth. — Natasha Pickowicz, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Between the long list of ingredients, careful rice cookery and seafood preparation, the traditional recipe can take a couple of hours to make. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookery
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  1. cuisine
  2. cooking
Noun
  • This cuisine is not for everyone, but nobody leaves the table hungry.
    — Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuisine
Noun
  • But somewhere along the way, cooking started to feel less personal.
    — Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • For cultural immersion, a farm-to-table breakfast or cooking class at the on-property sustainable farm Rancho Lola is a perfect fit.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooking

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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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