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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

She adds that the AI could have grabbed the recipe from someone’s cookery blog, thereby decreasing their reader numbers, and their ability to make a living from subscriptions or advertising revenue.

From BBC

Building towards a Level 2 food hygiene qualification, the cookery classes at The Warren also help young people build confidence, time-management, and communication skills.

From BBC

What do you think are some of the best ways for the most fish-averse cooks to get into the realm of fish cookery?

From Salon

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