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