chef

Definition of chefnext
as in cook
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

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Recent Examples of chef The award-winning chef has worked at several Miami restaurants, including as an executive chef for Red Rooster in Overtown. Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday. Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026 The collective of chefs, food journalists and restaurateurs convened by Guez is now meeting regularly throughout the year to discuss the state of the industry. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
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Noun
  • The staff members aren’t just part of a crew of butlers, receptionists, and cooks, but each play a role in Buahan’s enchanting story.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Chefs and home cooks alike have embraced the art of pickling, experimenting with unconventional ingredients like fiddlehead ferns and green strawberries.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The chefs would occasionally ask the bakers to borrow their sugar container .
    Jenna Thompson March 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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