Definition of cookbook
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a book of cooking directions and recipes
broadly
: a book of detailed instructions
cookbook
adjectiveDefinition of cookbook (Entry 2 of 2)
: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained
a cookbook approach
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The first known use of cookbook was in 1809
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