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chef

noun

ˈshef How to pronounce chef (audio)
Definition of chefnext
as in cook
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

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Recent Examples of chef This time, chef, restaurateur and hometown hero Matheson is going all in. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 David Cohen, head chef and business partner at The Grove, said the difference is visible just by looking outside the restaurant. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Much of the work is credit to front of house lead Ian Hulon, production sous chef Daniel Chacon and service sous chef Malachi Podrebarac. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 At the same time, the guest cottage adds newer construction and contemporary functionality, including a chef’s kitchen and vaulted ceilings. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chef
  1. cook
  2. baker
Noun
  • While squash is a summer staple, all the Southern home cooks know that making multiple trays of this go-to recipe will come in handy for potlucks all throughout the year.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Broiler cooks eggplant quickly with little mess Cooking the eggplant is often the messiest and most time-consuming step of making eggplant Parmesan.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The only downside to the Nerd Chef is the higher price tag which may be too much for bakers on a budget.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baker

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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