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

Back at the Williams Sonoma showdown, Kelli and Charles are facing off in a culinary clash—and Charles wins hearts (and stomachs) with his bananas foster waffles. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025

Not only are club owners championing the integration of Italy’s natural beauty and culinary culture into the match-day experience, but Serie A is also leading the race to export league games abroad, with plans to send Milan and Como to Australia as early as 2026. —David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

Many of her Food Network colleagues and fellow culinary superstars took to social media to honor her legacy. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025

For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group and sign up for the Orlando Sentinel’s Foodie Fare newsletter for a weekly taste of our culinary coverage. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 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