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

Hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their charm, humor and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025

Anguilla, with its many beaches and bustling culinary scene, has earned new recognition as the safest country in the Caribbean, according to a new report from World Population Review. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025

Martha Stewart is a culinary icon – but don’t expect to find her in the kitchen on vacation. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

Key Takeaways Turmeric is a culinary spice and root used as a supplement that may help individuals with type 2 diabetes or other metabolic conditions manage their blood sugar levels. —Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 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