recipe
noun
rec·i·pe
ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē 
2
: a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients
3
: a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something
a recipe for success
Examples of recipe in a Sentence
The recipe calls for fresh thyme.
I didn't read the recipe carefully.
This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Cowboy recipes are known for their heartiness and bold flavors.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
To make this recipe go faster, prep the ingredients while soaking the skewers.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
Chef Art Carl, IHOP’s vice president of culinary, said an IHOP restaurant team member came up with an earlier version of the recipe.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for recipe
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“Recipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipe. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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recipe
noun
rec·i·pe
ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē
2
: a set of instructions for making something (as a food dish) from various things
a recipe for beef stew
3
: method of proceeding
a recipe for success
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recipe
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rec·i·pe
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