cooking — the process of preparing food by heating it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of preparing food by heating it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cooking is so bad that even my smoke detector cheers when I order takeout.
- She has been cooking for three hours preparing the dinner party.
- Cooking became my hobby during the pandemic.
cooking
NOUN[/ˈkʊkɪŋ/]
the process of preparing food by heating it
a cheerful chef stirs vegetables in a large sizzling pan over a bright flame. Steam rises from the hot pan as the colorful vegetables change from raw to perfectly cooked. The heat transforms the ingredients from their original state into a delicious meal. A family member watches eagerly from nearby, drawn by the appetizing aromas. the process of preparing food by heating it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin coquere meaning 'to cook' or 'to prepare food by heat'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since ancient times to describe one of humanity's fundamental survival activities.
Breakdown
cook (from Latin coquere, 'to cook') + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix forming a noun or continuous action form)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking is so bad that even my smoke detector cheers when I order takeout.”
“She has been cooking for three hours preparing the dinner party.”
“Cooking became my hobby during the pandemic.”
“I'm great at cooking - I can burn water in five different ways!”
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