recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē 

1

: prescription sense 4a

2

: a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients

3

: a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something

a recipe for success

Synonyms

• approach
• fashion
• form
• how
• manner
• method
• methodology
• strategy
• style
• system
• tack
• tactics
• technique
• way

Examples of recipe in a Sentence

The recipe calls for fresh thyme.

I didn't read the recipe carefully.

This is one of my grandmother's recipes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fourteen years later, in 1930, the recipe is picked up by Harry Craddock in his Savoy Cocktail Book, who adjusts it to two parts dry vermouth and only one part Bénédictine, a marked decrease in sweetness and a step forward to be sure. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 May 2024

Try one of our easy cake recipes or gift her a cookbook as part of her Mother's Day gift. 12 of 21 Garden Together Mother's Day is all about enjoying time with your mom. —Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing recipe

• recipe book
• recipe for disaster

Kids Definition

recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē 

1

: prescription sense 2a

2

: a set of instructions for making something (as a food dish) from various things

a recipe for beef stew

3

: method of proceeding

a recipe for success

Medical Definition

recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē 

: prescription sense 1