Definition of cookbook
: a book of cooking directions and recipes; broadly : a book of detailed instructions
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First Known Use of cookbook
1809
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Definition of cookbook
: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained a cookbook approach
First Known Use of cookbook
1944
COOKBOOK Defined for English Language Learners
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: a book of recipes : a book of directions explaining how to prepare and cook various kinds of food
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: a book of recipes and directions for the preparation of food
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