culinary

adjective

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
culinarily
ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē How to pronounce culinary (audio)
ˌkyü-
ˌkü-
adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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From its architecture and wellness programming to its culinary experiences and atmosphere, the resort feels carefully designed for travelers seeking restoration, immersion, and elevated hospitality without unnecessary excess. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Courtney Storer serves as a culinary producer. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 20 May 2026 Colt McMaster and Emma Balding created the Concrete Jungle pizza and said the culinary program gave them more opportunities to use their hands and make a product. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 Avocado toast has had its day in the culinary sun. Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for culinary

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culinary was in 1638

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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

culinary

adjective
cul·​i·​nary
ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē
ˈkyü-lə-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking
culinary workers
culinary skills

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