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cookery

noun

ˈku̇-k(ə-)rē

Definition of cookery

as in cuisine

the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery

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Recent Examples of cookery White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to supervise crafts and games, water sports, reef fishing, cookery classes, crab hunts, and marine biologist excursions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 The format is certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s most successful cookery television franchise, with more than 700 seasons and 16,000 episodes produced across 72 markets. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookery

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Up to 3500 patrons dine on Mexican cuisine daily, but a large part of the appeal is the show.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
If you fancy boutiques over big brand hotels, this sexy stunner in Dallas’s Harwood District is an absolute must for its great pool, creative cuisine, and sophisticated weekend tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

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Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
If cooking dinner every night feels repetitive and exhausting, online grocery delivery is your ultimate solution to simplify weekly meal planning, eliminate stressful trips to the store and get fresh ingredients brought straight to your door.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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