Main Entry: kitch·en

Pronunciation: \ˈki-chən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English kichene, from Old English cycene, from Late Latin coquina, from Latin coquere to cook — more at cook

Date: before 12th century

1 : a place (as a room) with cooking facilities
2 : the personnel that prepares, cooks, and serves food
3 : cuisine