chef

as in cook
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

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Recent Examples of chef And then everyone else started saying it, and so many young chefs started reaching out. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 May 2025 When Francis walks into the clubhouse on his start days, the Toronto Blue Jays’ team chef knows exactly what to do. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2025 On the other hand, long-time fan-favorite judge Aaron Sanchez has left the show to be replaced by chef Tiffany Derry. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 The chef spoke to Travel + Leisure about restaurant's inspiration, his aspirations for the Vegas dining scene, and how his background (both his upbringing in North Bronx and his Afro-Caribbean roots) continues to shape his approach to food. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chef
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  • And there are plenty of options to suit nearly any home cook’s needs or space constraints.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2025
  • Those darker strains still have those husks and require a longer cook time and more water as a result—typically between two and two and a fourth cup water per one cup of rice, says Harbstreet.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Analysts forecast a dividend of 3.78 pence per share, according to FactSet. U.K. baker Greggs and Swiss Life are also set to report earnings on Tuesday.
    Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2025
  • New Zealander Steve Williams, for example, caddied for Greg Norman for seven years, Raymond Floyd for 10, and Tiger Woods for a baker’s dozen.
    Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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