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

Last year, Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson — who went public with their relationship a couple months prior — were spotted together at the festival before separately taking the stage for culinary demonstrations. —Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

From Alabama’s white sauce to Georgia’s lemon pepper, the roundup explores how wings have become a culinary cornerstone of the South. —Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026

In addition to lectures and SIGs, OLLI offers special events such as culinary activities, visits to exhibits and group travel; additional fees may apply. —Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026

Their new project, Maria Isabel, in Presidio Heights turns the culinary focus to Laura’s Mexican heritage. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026

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