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

Guarneri will also envisage the culinary concept throughout the property. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026

Shani, who’s considered one of the top figures in Israel’s culinary scene, has collaborated with Israeli native Victor Gothelf, executive chef of Port Sa’id Mediterranean restaurant in New York’s Hudson Square for the menu. —Connie Ogle february 4, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026

Teams loved the break from the grind — being able to play and collaborate with friends in the culinary community — which grew stronger as a result. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

The Studio, a signature space at the heart of the resort, will host hands-on art, pottery, and culinary workshops by day, then transform into an intimate stage for live jazz and acoustic performances at night. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 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
• 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