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

By introducing guests to these emerging wines, the team balances reverence for Argentina’s culinary traditions with curiosity about new flavors. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

The evening will include a culinary experience honoring Latin American culture curated by executive chef Grace Ramirez and chef Melissa Tung, featuring chef Claudette Zepeda and mixologist Lynnette Marrero. —Giana Levy, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025

Also highlighted is the role and impact of metro Detroit's culinary arts schools, including Schoolcraft College with its many master chef instructors. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025

For a little more culture, there's a small history museum with a gift shop, and Flavors of Frankenmuth hosts culinary food tours like the Mingle & Munch. —Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

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
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

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