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 chefs are running super-behind, so service is slow. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The kitchen is a petite affair, but sufficient for the chef to work his magic on the grill. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Watching chefs work with fresh produce sparked an early fascination with professional cooking. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The actress and chef then attended their biggest event together, the BAFTAs, in February 2026. Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
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Noun
  • Virginia once established the barbecue template, but cooks re-mixed it in other southern states like North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, then cities like Kansas City and Memphis, and now central Texas as an intrastate region.
    Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • For one Washington baker, the secret ingredient to his recent business success has been his three young kids.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
  • The awards honor bakers, sommeliers, chefs, and other restaurant workers who are defining the way forward for the hospitality industry.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026

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“Chef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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