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.
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This stone village house is an oasis of culinary good sense and genuine flavors.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The 10-acre downtown includes the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center, a community center, an outdoor stage, an event space, and a culinary arts center.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Blake Edmunds, the executive chef of Señor Bear and Mister Oso, is now the group’s chief culinary director.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Dish out your favorite recipes with other culinary enthusiasts in your neighborhood.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The 10-acre downtown includes the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center, a community center, an outdoor stage, an event space, and a culinary arts center.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Blake Edmunds, the executive chef of Señor Bear and Mister Oso, is now the group’s chief culinary director.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Dish out your favorite recipes with other culinary enthusiasts in your neighborhood.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for culinary
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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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