culinary

[ kyoo-luh-ner-ee, kuhl-uh- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in cooking or the kitchen.

culinary

/ ˈkʌlɪnərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in the kitchen or in cookery

Derived Forms

• ˈculinarily, adverb

Other Words From

• culi·nari·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of culinary¹

1630–40; < Latin culīnārius of the kitchen, equivalent to culīn ( a ) kitchen, food + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of culinary¹

C17: from Latin culīna kitchen

Example Sentences

And while a hot dog may not seem like a culinary gem in a far-off country, ordering one is an immersive experience of everyday life in the Faroes.

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My time at Hibiscus and EMP, along with my entire culinary background, was rooted in high-end, precise techniques and classical training.

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In a recently published paper in Nature Microbiology, the Stanford University assistant professor made a convincing argument that fungal fermentation of food waste and agricultural byproducts could be the next culinary frontier.

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We discussed his illustrious culinary journey, his deep love for fashion and his favorite Diwali dishes.

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While we can grind insects into protein powders, we can also look to chefs cooking traditional cuisines that use insects to broaden our culinary horizons.

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