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

The culinary experiences were highlights of the stay and absolutely worth reserving in advance, whether that’s for dinner at PUR’ or for the hotel’s recent addition of afternoon tea time, built around cookies. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

The offerings are ostensibly a tribute to the Côte d’Argent region of southwestern France, but Heretik’s menu reads much more like a reflection of Adley’s distinct culinary vision and approach. —Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

Boston’s culinary scene is currently flourishing as local and international chefs are expanding its global palate while still ensuring that New England classics don’t fall by the wayside. —Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Jacob is also part of a culinary class that gives back to the community by teaching older adults how to use new technology at a local senior center. —CBS News, 3 June 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