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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Behind the numbers and beneath the pomp is Chef Robert Lopez, senior executive chef for Levy and the culinary mind behind one of the most ambitious menus in American sports. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 In addition to sharing life lessons from his culinary career and humanitarian work in Change the Recipe, Andrés has another exciting project this month. Erin Clements, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 The seven-day Florence to Rome: A Food Adventure takes travelers between the two iconic Italian cities, combining the country's rich history and architecture with its renowned culinary traditions. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025 Whole turmeric provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together and is excellent for general wellness and culinary uses. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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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