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 Recent guests include artist David Salle, chef Jon Gray, and the artist-designer Misha Kahn. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 The organizers of the Jollof Festival have traveled across the United States to put this debate to the test, gathering thousands of people for blind tastings of regional jollof prepared by local chefs. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 Now, Fraquelli has branched out on his own, along with his uncle, chef Giulio Rossi, to turn his attention to a new neighborhood osteria in Upper Buena Vista. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The restaurant has also won over 20 locals’ choice awards, including best restaurant and best chef. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chef
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chef
  1. cook
  2. baker
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  • Employees said servers had agreed that tips collected from takeout orders would go to the cooks.
    — Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Working in batches as necessary so as not to overcrowd the pan, add the chicken and cook until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cook
Noun
  • In all, the star would devote a baker’s dozen of tunes on the 32-song setlist to this upbeat tropical music gem, which incorporates reggaeton, Latin pop, cumbia, salsa, vallenato and more.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • No Doesn’t Have To Burn A Bridge Crystelle Pereira never planned on becoming a star baker and chef.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of baker

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