chef — a professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃef/
Korean meaning: 전문 요리사, 특히 식당이나 호텔의 주방장
Korean pronunciation: 셰프 (강세: 셰프)
Example Sentences
- The chef tasted his soup and immediately added more salt because it was as bland as his personality.
- She trained for years to become a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- The chef was so stressed during dinner rush that he started talking to the vegetables.
chef
NOUN//ʃef//
a professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel

The chef prepared an amazing meal for the guests.

The chef designed a unique menu for the new restaurant. (CREATE + FOOD = CHEF)

The chef prepared every step carefully before serving the meal.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'chef'에서 온 단어로, 원래 '머리, 우두머리'를 의미했습니다. 주방에서 가장 높은 지위의 요리사를 가리키게 되면서 현재의 의미로 발전했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef tasted his soup and immediately added more salt because it was as bland as his personality.”
“She trained for years to become a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant.”
“The chef was so stressed during dinner rush that he started talking to the vegetables.”
“Every chef has their own secret recipe that they guard jealously.”
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