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
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.
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Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In Nepal, there are numerous opportunities to learn from volunteers in conservation areas or participate in experiences such as cookery classes or village walks.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With iOS 18, Apple added a Food section to News+ that includes restaurant reviews, cookery tips, and a searchable catalog of recipes with step-by-step instructions.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 3 July 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Kristy Cambron, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In Nepal, there are numerous opportunities to learn from volunteers in conservation areas or participate in experiences such as cookery classes or village walks.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
With iOS 18, Apple added a Food section to News+ that includes restaurant reviews, cookery tips, and a searchable catalog of recipes with step-by-step instructions.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 3 July 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookery
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The landmark restaurant has been operated by the Fein family since 1963 and is now internationally known for its Creole cuisine, daily jazz brunch and romantic open-air courtyard.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Next month’s Winter Olympics has brought new infrastructure and ambitious alpine cuisine to Italy’s Dolomites, says Michelin, and the spotlight is also on Vancouver (and its excellent seafood), thanks to the FIFA World Cup this summer.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, homeowners are increasingly choosing appliances that create a better environment for cooking and gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kitchens, the heart of every house, are being reimagined as multifunctional hubs for cooking, gathering, entertaining and even work or homework.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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