cooking

[ kook-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that cooks.
2. the art or practice of preparing food; cookery.

adjective

1. used in preparing foods:

   All of my cooking utensils are packed, so I had to order pizza.

2. suited for use in cooked food: Compare baking ( def 5 ), eating ( def 4 ).

   The Golden Delicious is our favorite cooking apple, especially for applesauce.

Other Words From

• self-cook·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooking¹

First recorded in 1635–45; cook ¹ + -ing ¹ for the noun senses; cook ¹ + -ing ² for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

This allows them to learn essential skills, including caring for infants and cooking as well as hunting and gathering, through a process that is often subtle and nonverbal.

From Science Daily

Scratch cooking and cooking education initiatives have been proven to help cut down on food waste and improve students’ nutritional intake, both in the United States and in Germany.

From Salon

“Yeah, considering the fact that I have to deal with this exact allergy in my day-to-day cooking, the fact that this is getting mocked is kinda concerning to me,” said user u/Colaymorak.

From Salon

She was required to place the phone throughout the house - while cooking, sleeping, and even outside the bathroom - tracking her every move.

From BBC

In the past the term molly was an offensive word aimed at gay men, or men who carried out tasks considered to be women’s work, such as cooking or clothes washing.

From BBC

Related Words

• cookery
• cuisine
• culinary art
• culinary science