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

To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

But many others are still open and ready to host your next culinary experience. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026

The culinary experience extends beyond the restaurants, from in-room dining to private meals by the shore, allowing the destination’s flavors to unfold at a slower, more personal pace. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

Moreover, the hotel features a slew of culinary options including La Boca by chef Francis Mallamann, La Cava, The Living Room and El Secreto. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 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
• apiary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• bacillary
• beriberi
• bestiary
• breviary
• budgetary

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