as in cuisine
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery
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Recent Examples of cookery
Many of Ireland’s top chefs trained here, and Hannah Neeleman, of Ballerina Farm fame, recently spent three months doing a cookery course there — rooms are traditional and comfortable and cost from 280 euros a night (about $318), depending on the season.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Perhaps that’s because Kiwi cookery defies easy definition.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
In The French Kitchen, women come together in a similar way in a Paris cookery class, where each must untangle their own experiences from the war in order to rebuild their futures.
—Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Perhaps that’s because Kiwi cookery defies easy definition.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
In The French Kitchen, women come together in a similar way in a Paris cookery class, where each must untangle their own experiences from the war in order to rebuild their futures.
—Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookery
Noun
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Richard Olney, an American painter who moved to France in the 1950s, wrote the cookbook Simple French Food to celebrate his new love for Provencal cuisine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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The eatery offers a wide range of foods, including classic Italian cuisine, such as lasagna, pasta and pizza.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Other activities include horse-riding in the company of a local Sherpa, archery, mountain biking and a cooking class for local Thakali-style food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lightweight cottons and linens feel airy and relaxed, while washable blends are practical in a space consistently exposed to cooking splatter, splashes, and humidity.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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