chefs

Definition of chefsnext
plural of chef
as in cooks
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 chefs The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Allen will be joining the crew of chefs as the host of Chopped Castaways alongside Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson, who will serve as the spinoff's judging panel. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 To ensure diners and chefs could tell the difference by sight between butter and margarine, from 1895 to 1967, Wisconsin actually banned the sale of yellow margarine within state lines. Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 The lineup features chefs with James Beard recognition, the team behind Jimmy Pearls and vendors serving dishes influenced by traditions from the American South, Ghana and the Caribbean. Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 There will be a Jardin des Chefs — a chefs' garden — for fans to sample French gastronomy in an area next to Court Simonne-Mathieu. ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 So many cuisines, so many chefs, so many possibilities! Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
  • Wen, Ho and Samia hope their new cookbook can introduce home cooks to this wave of barbecue, with reverence for both Southeast Asian and Texas traditions.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Local 11, a union that represents 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers, including cooks, servers and bartenders.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Even beginner bread bakers can tackle this impressive but easy no-knead bread.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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