as in cuisine
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery
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Recent Examples of cookery
White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Between the long list of ingredients, careful rice cookery and seafood preparation, the traditional recipe can take a couple of hours to make.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The key was less a new form of cookery than the availability of once-luxury ingredients, including French brandy, raisins from the Mediterranean, and citrus from the Caribbean.
—Troy Bickham, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2023
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Between the long list of ingredients, careful rice cookery and seafood preparation, the traditional recipe can take a couple of hours to make.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The key was less a new form of cookery than the availability of once-luxury ingredients, including French brandy, raisins from the Mediterranean, and citrus from the Caribbean.
—Troy Bickham, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookery
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True to the resourceful roots of Southern and Black cuisine, Chef Caldwell ensures nothing goes to waste in his kitchen.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Pools overlook the Sea of Cortez, and the resort offers activities like pool games, ping pong, art workshops, and cooking classes.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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For kids less interested in sports or physical activities, there are art, music and cooking camps, too.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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