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

Christopher Storer, the series creator, told Time that Colman's character was inspired by real life culinary masters, Alice Waters and Marcella Hazan. —Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024

Their event calendar features lectures and book release parties by chefs and culinary authors. —Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

Below iw a breakdown of the performance schedule, culinary lineup and activations: PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: FOOD & BEVERAGE ACTIVATIONS ARTS & CULTURE Live Art Experiences: Attendees can enjoy a live art experience as Las Vegas’ very own Juan Muniz paints murals live during the festival. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024

My Loup brings together creative minds, culinary sensibilities, places far away on a map but deeply linked in spirit—and becomes far more than the sum of its parts. —Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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