Culinary

ˈkələnˌerē

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Of or related to cooking or the kitchen.
She pursued a culinary career and enrolled in a prestigious cooking school.
Relating to the preparation of food.
The culinary arts require both creativity and technical skills.
Involving the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
His culinary skills impressed everyone at the dinner party.
Used in relation to cooking methods and food styling.
Culinary trends often change based on popular diets and health considerations.
Pertaining to a style of cooking, especially the methods and practices used.
Each region has its own culinary traditions and specialties.

Etymology

From Latin 'culinarius', which comes from 'culina' meaning 'kitchen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

culinary arts
The art and skill of preparing and presenting food.
culinary experience
A meal or event focused on unique food preparation and flavors.
culinary expert
A person with specialized knowledge in cooking and food preparation.

Related Words

cook
A person who prepares food.
chef
A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant.
gastronomy
The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.

Slang Meanings

Culinary wizard
He’s a culinary wizard in the kitchen, making gourmet meals from scratch.
Foodie
She’s such a foodie, always looking for the latest culinary trends.