culinary
adjective
cu·li·nary
ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
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: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
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They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The kitchen is helmed by rising star, Executive Chef Elly Wentworth, whose culinary philosophy centers on seasonality, sustainability and bold, creative flavors.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Super-Italian cookbook author already has big culinary plans for the trip.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Grigoryan’s dishes reflect his family’s diaspora across Armenia, Syria, Egypt and Los Angeles, shaped by complex culinary history and influences.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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