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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 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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