chef

Definition of chefnext
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 The mastermind behind it all is chef Keiko Kuwakino, who has previously won the Niigata Gastronomy Award’s Best Female Chef honor. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 His family described him to the news outlets as a warm and social presence who spent years working as a chef at local retirement homes. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Named for Honoratus of Amiens, the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs, the Saint-Honoré is French pâtisserie at its most theatrical. Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 The Michelin Guide on Thursday afternoon announced that a pair of chef counters, Emelina in West Palm Beach and Mutra in North Miami, each earned one star. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
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Noun
  • If, in contrast, the tomatoes have given off too much liquid, uncover dish and cook until liquids are absorbed.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
  • This may mean refraining from long, hot showers, opting for no-cook meals, and running heat-producing appliances like the washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher less often.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Tips for Making Banana Bread Dump Cake Even novice bakers can find success with this recipe.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
  • Even away from the tent and this season’s bakers, the pair can’t help but joke and jest.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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