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
In The French Kitchen, women come together in a similar way in a Paris cookery class, where each must untangle their own experiences from the war in order to rebuild their futures.
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Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In Nepal, there are numerous opportunities to learn from volunteers in conservation areas or participate in experiences such as cookery classes or village walks.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With iOS 18, Apple added a Food section to News+ that includes restaurant reviews, cookery tips, and a searchable catalog of recipes with step-by-step instructions.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 3 July 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In Nepal, there are numerous opportunities to learn from volunteers in conservation areas or participate in experiences such as cookery classes or village walks.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With iOS 18, Apple added a Food section to News+ that includes restaurant reviews, cookery tips, and a searchable catalog of recipes with step-by-step instructions.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 3 July 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookery
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Farm-to-table Texas cuisine, a pizzeria, a bar or five, hotels, condos and food trucks — Rainey Street has a little bit of everything.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Classic chicken 'n dumplings epitomizes quintessential Southern cuisine, combining all the good stuff in one singular bowl.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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For example, baking is generally considered to elicit the lowest blood sugar spike compared to other cooking methods.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Volkert said firefighters typically start to see an uptick in fires when winter first hits and the holiday season brings with it lighted decorations and more cooking.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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