summer kitchen

noun

: a small building or shed that is usually adjacent to a house and is used as a kitchen in warm weather

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There’s more to discover across the outdoor grounds, including landscaped gardens—one of which encompasses a reflecting pool, a koi fish pond, alfresco dining and lounge areas shaded by pergolas, a summer kitchen, and the swimming pool. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Penthouse residences offer sweeping 360-degree views of the city and bay, up to 24-foot ceilings, expansive private rooftop terraces with pools and summer kitchens and an elevated indoor-outdoor living experience rarely found in urban high-rises. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 The fan offers multiple wind modes to suit real-life needs: gentle breeze for babies and naps, steady circulation for focused work at home, and stronger output for summer kitchens, yoga, or workouts. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 Bernice Worden's body was strung up by the heels in a summer kitchen. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for summer kitchen

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summer kitchen was in 1632

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“Summer kitchen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20kitchen. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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