culinary

adjective

cu·​li·​nary ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē  ˈkyü-  ˈkü- 

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery

culinary arts

culinary recipes

culinary schools

culinarily

ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē 

ˌkyü-

ˌkü-

adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Behind the numbers and beneath the pomp is Chef Robert Lopez, senior executive chef for Levy and the culinary mind behind one of the most ambitious menus in American sports. —Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

In addition to sharing life lessons from his culinary career and humanitarian work in Change the Recipe, Andrés has another exciting project this month. —Erin Clements, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025

The seven-day Florence to Rome: A Food Adventure takes travelers between the two iconic Italian cities, combining the country's rich history and architecture with its renowned culinary traditions. —Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025

Whole turmeric provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together and is excellent for general wellness and culinary uses. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for culinary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Kids Definition

culinary

adjective

cul·​i·​nary

ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē,

ˈkyü-lə-

: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking

culinary workers

culinary skills