culinary
adjective
cu·li·nary
ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
Examples of culinary in a Sentence
They serve a variety of culinary delights.
Recent Examples on the Web
This eventually led her to culinary school in France.
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Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023
This nostalgic generation has revitalized not only the culinary custom of yakgwa, but also the market for it.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
While Louisville has its share of white-tablecloth places with old-fashioned service (and menu offerings to match), the energy in its increasingly eclectic culinary scene has begun to shift into unexpected places.
—Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Bring your picnic blankets and get ready to dig into the culinary treats of local food trucks for a movie under the stars accompanied by a live 52-piece symphony orchestra and jazz band.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
Locals will know that Morris Ave. is a popular spot buzzing with local businesses like Alabama Peanut Company and some newest additions to the Magic City’s ever-expanding culinary scene like The Essential, Bar La Fete, and the James Beard nominated Pizza Grace.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
One of the state’s culinary leaders, she was named best chef in the Mountain region last year by the James Beard Foundation.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
From natural wonders like Gullfoss Waterfall and the Northern Lights to the buzzing culinary scene and fascinating history and culture of this Nordic island, Iceland has much to offer travelers.
—Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
As the title suggests, the recipes hail from the Roman Jewish culinary canon, which is marked by scrappy, humble ingredients with bold flavors.
—Olga Massov, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023
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Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2023
This nostalgic generation has revitalized not only the culinary custom of yakgwa, but also the market for it.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
While Louisville has its share of white-tablecloth places with old-fashioned service (and menu offerings to match), the energy in its increasingly eclectic culinary scene has begun to shift into unexpected places.
—Valerie Rains, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Bring your picnic blankets and get ready to dig into the culinary treats of local food trucks for a movie under the stars accompanied by a live 52-piece symphony orchestra and jazz band.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
Locals will know that Morris Ave. is a popular spot buzzing with local businesses like Alabama Peanut Company and some newest additions to the Magic City’s ever-expanding culinary scene like The Essential, Bar La Fete, and the James Beard nominated Pizza Grace.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
One of the state’s culinary leaders, she was named best chef in the Mountain region last year by the James Beard Foundation.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2023
From natural wonders like Gullfoss Waterfall and the Northern Lights to the buzzing culinary scene and fascinating history and culture of this Nordic island, Iceland has much to offer travelers.
—Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
As the title suggests, the recipes hail from the Roman Jewish culinary canon, which is marked by scrappy, humble ingredients with bold flavors.
—Olga Massov, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023
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culinary
adjective
cul·i·nary
ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē,
ˈkyü-lə-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking
culinary workers
culinary skills
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