Meaning & Definition of word "Cookbook"

Cookbook

/ˈkʊk.bʊk/

noun:

  • 1. A book containing instructions and recipes for cooking.
    • Example: She bought a new cookbook to try different recipes for dinner.
  • 2. A collection of recipes, often structured by type of dish or ingredient.
    • Example: The cookbook includes over 100 vegetarian recipes.
  • 3. A guide that provides detailed information on cooking techniques as well as recipes.
    • Example: He used the cookbook to learn the basics of baking bread.

Etymology

The term 'cookbook' is derived from 'cook' and 'book', indicating a book for cooking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cooking up a storm:

To cook a lot of food or to cook very energetically.

cook the books:

To falsify financial statements or accounts.

cook from scratch:

To prepare a dish using basic ingredients rather than ready-made components.

Related Words

recipe:

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.

chef:

A professional cook, typically the head cook in a restaurant.

culinary:

Related to cooking or the kitchen.

Slang Meanings of cookbook

Meaning: A term used to refer to a person's favorite recipe collection.

Example Sentence: I just discovered her secret cookbook, it's full of amazing recipes!

Meaning: Slang for guidelines on how to achieve a specific outcome.

Example Sentence: That project had a real cookbook to follow, and it turned out great.