culinary
adjective
cu·li·nary
ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
Examples of culinary in a Sentence
They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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For all its culinary breadth, Chicago is rarely framed as a sake destination.
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The James Beard Awards represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the United States.
—Cassie Armstrong, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Launched in 1995, the James Beard Awards are recognized as the Oscars of the culinary world.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
His contributions to the city’s literal culinary landscape were recognized in October by AIA Colorado, which named him its architect of the year.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The James Beard Awards represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the United States.
—Cassie Armstrong, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Launched in 1995, the James Beard Awards are recognized as the Oscars of the culinary world.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
His contributions to the city’s literal culinary landscape were recognized in October by AIA Colorado, which named him its architect of the year.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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