chef

noun

ˈshef How to pronounce chef (audio)
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 Here, chef Alexia Duchêne of Le Chêne in New York City, takes inspiration from chef Joël Robuchon’s famous version, adding a wealth of milk and butter to the potatoes for a truly decadent result. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Benouared has brought in celebrity chef Kent Rathbun from Dallas. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Collaborating with fellow chefs on the team and taking feedback from fans is how Wishon finds inspiration for what to bring each season. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 The chef-owner pair named the restaurant after their fathers, who are both named John, and crafted a diverse menu showcasing their 20 years of experience working with food. — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chef
  1. cook
  2. baker
Noun
  • Serving this many diners simultaneously, maintaining the quality of the cook and the temperature, is a Herculean feat.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Reiner, who died in December, won for guest actor in a comedy series for his appearance as Albert Schnurr, a consultant who mentored line cook Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson), on the FX show’s fourth season.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The only downside to the Nerd Chef is the higher price tag which may be too much for bakers on a budget.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baker

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