cookery

[ kook-uh-ree ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

, plural cook·er·ies.

1. the art or practice of cooking.
2. a place equipped for cooking.

cookery

/ ˈkʊkərɪ /

noun

1. the art, study, or practice of cooking
2. a place for cooking
3. a cookhouse at a mining or lumber camp

Word History and Origins

Origin of cookery¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English cokerie, kokery; cook ¹, -ery

Example Sentences

This was emphasized by Amelia Simmons in her 1796 cookbook, “American Cookery” — the first of its kind in the U.S. — a reprint of which King owned and referenced to craft her own product.

From Salon

He suggested she would be better off hosting a TV cookery show.

From BBC

As her technical abilities grew — primarily within the realms of fish cookery and pastry — Blamey began to take on the States, working at restaurants in New York City before becoming the executive chef at Chumley's, a classic tavern, where she became well-known and celebrated for her bold takes on meat-forward dishes, both traditional and re-imagined.

From Salon

On Wednesday, it had announced an online cookery series Barrientos was reported to star in alongside England footballers, including Bukayo Saka and Ezri Konsa.

From BBC

They have charities and causes, and Meghan has put out social media teasers for a lifestyle cookery brand.

From BBC

Related Words

• bread
• cooking
• cuisine
• drink
• fare
• feed
• foodstuff
• meal
• meat
• snack