culinary

adjective

cu·li·nary | \ ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē

How to pronounce culinary (audio)

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How to pronounce culinary (audio)

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How to pronounce culinary (audio)

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Definition of culinary

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery culinary arts culinary recipes culinary schools

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Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.

Recent Examples on the Web Perhaps most important, the culinary world has gotten flatter, even in the heart of the Midwest. — Star Tribune, "Pantries and cooks have evolved as both become more diverse and well-rounded," 3 Feb. 2021 The culinary world is mourning the loss of Kerry Vincent, a Food Network personality who judged Food Network Challenge and hosted Save My Bakery throughout her several years of association with the network. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, "Kerry Vincent, Food Network Star and Cake Expert, Dead at 75," 4 Jan. 2021 Frozen foods might be the stepchild of the culinary world these days, with the attention paid to a farm-fresh approach. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "45 cooking, beer, wine, recipe books – 2020 holiday gift guide," 7 Dec. 2020 But as with much in the Italian Peninsula’s culinary world, Italians generally insist the guidelines for such pairings are both regional and traditional. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Secrets to achieving the perfect pasta pairing," 2 Dec. 2020 In the past eight months, the pressures of the pandemic and protests against anti-Blackness have forced the culinary world’s skeletons out of the closet. — Madeline Leung Coleman, The Atlantic, "The ‘Great Man’ Theory of American Food," 29 Nov. 2020 The series will explore some of the most satisfying culinary destinations around the world. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Elle Fanning to star as Michelle Carter in Hulu series about infamous texting suicide case," 7 Aug. 2020 But as the coronavirus pandemic shut down all his culinary destinations, as well as his own restaurants, Fieri found himself at home like the rest of us. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Guy Fieri on Why Restaurant Workers Need Our Support," 23 June 2020 Roosevelt is adding new programs in culinary arts, firefighting, EMT training, humanities/arts and patient care technician training. — Destine Gibson, Dallas News, "Roosevelt High School undergoing expansion, adding areas of study with an emphasis on public health," 27 Jan. 2021

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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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culinary

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of culinary

: used in or relating to cooking

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culinary

adjective

cu·li·nary | \ ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē

, ˈkyü- \

Kids Definition of culinary

: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking culinary skills

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