culinary — relating to cooking or the preparation of food
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to cooking or the preparation of food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌlɪneri/
Example Sentences
- His culinary disaster included burning the soup and somehow making the salad soggy.
- The culinary tour of Italy changed my perspective on authentic Italian cuisine.
- She claimed to have culinary genius, but her specialty was microwaving instant noodles.
culinary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkʌlɪneri/]
relating to cooking or the preparation of food
The chef displays his culinary skills at a bustling restaurant kitchen.
Culinary magic turns ordinary into primary!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'culina' meaning 'kitchen' or 'cooking', combined with the English suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to' or 'pertaining to'.
Breakdown
culin- (from Latin culina, kitchen) + -ary (relating to) = culinary
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📝Examples
“His culinary disaster included burning the soup and somehow making the salad soggy.”
“The culinary tour of Italy changed my perspective on authentic Italian cuisine.”
“She claimed to have culinary genius, but her specialty was microwaving instant noodles.”
“The restaurant is known for its innovative culinary techniques and farm-to-table approach.”
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