culinary

adjective

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
culinarily
ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē How to pronounce culinary (audio)
ˌkyü-
ˌkü-
adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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Each culinary concept at Asher Adams embodies refinement and sophistication, positioning the hotel as a new standard in Salt Lake City’s evolving bar and dining scene. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Following the successful Maidan Revolution, one way Ukrainian chefs and customers expressed themselves was freeing their palates of rigid culinary bonds. Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025 The culinary extravaganza — which is presented by American Express and will take place over F1 weekend, from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4 — will feature delectable dishes, as well as as performances from A-list superstars, all of whom have yet to be announced ... but will undoubtedly be huge. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 Expand All With an ever-evolving culinary scene like Charlotte’s, the city has been eagerly awaiting to be served into the national spotlight on a Michelin Star platter. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for culinary

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culinary was in 1638

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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

culinary

adjective
cul·​i·​nary
ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē,
ˈkyü-lə-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking
culinary workers
culinary skills

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