cookery

noun

cook·​ery ˈku̇-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce cookery (audio)
plural cookeries
1
: the art or practice of cooking
2
: an establishment for cooking

Examples of cookery in a Sentence

the basics of fish cookery tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery
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The company has 25 full-time employees who have taken part in cookery and craft workshops, courtesy of Wecandoo, as a staff perk. Alison Coleman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 And maybe depending on how that goes, and Inés and I can then pitch you on some more advanced pork cookery later on. Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024 Uncommon Experiences offers interactive virtual classes covering cookery, cocktails, painting, song writing, and many other activities. Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2023 Others proclaim that OpenAI might be toying with the approach in the AI cookery behind the scenes but haven’t opted to make this an active component at this time. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cookery 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cookery was in the 14th century

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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cookery. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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cookery

noun
cook·​ery ˈku̇k-(ə-)rē How to pronounce cookery (audio)
: the art or practice of cooking

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