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Definition of cooking

(Entry 1 of 3)

present participle of cook entry 2

cooking

noun

cook·ing | \ ˈku̇-kiŋ

Definition of cooking (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : the act of preparing food for eating especially by heating : the act of cooking food I do most of the cooking for our family.

b : a manner of preparing food : cuisine a technique used in French cooking

2 : food that is cooked Do you like my cooking? — see also home cooking

cooking

adjective

Definition of cooking (Entry 3 of 3)

: suitable or used for cooking bought some cooking apples cooking techniques Cooking time is about 30 minutes.

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