culinary

adjective

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
culinarily
ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē How to pronounce culinary (audio)
ˌkyü-
ˌkü-
adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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The culinary concept avoids blood sugar spikes, gluten, and inflammatory ingredients. Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 With seven restaurants, a French patisserie, four bars, and an ice cream parlor, there are culinary options that fit every mood. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 In this live cook-off, top chefs and culinary challengers will go head-to-head, each putting their own unique spin on the classic New Orleans sandwich. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025 The closing comes at a time of mild upheaval in the Coconut Grove culinary scene. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for culinary

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culinary was in 1638

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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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

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