cookery

noun
UK: /ˈkʊkəri/
US: /ˈkʊkəri/

  1. The art or practice of cooking.

    1. I enjoy cookery, especially baking cakes.
    2. She studied cookery at a famous culinary school to improve her skills.

  2. A particular style or type of cooking.

    1. French cookery is known for its sauces.
    2. He explored diverse cookery traditions during his travels around the world.

  3. A book containing cooking recipes and instructions.

    1. I got a cookery book for my birthday.
    2. She consulted her favorite cookery for inspiration for the dinner party.

Synonyms

cooking cuisine recipe book cookbook

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cookery" in English means: The art or practice of cooking., A particular style or type of cooking., A book containing cooking recipes and instructions..

The phonetic transcription of "cookery" is /ˈkʊkəri/ in British English and /ˈkʊkəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cookery": cooking, cuisine, recipe book, cookbook.

Example usage of "cookery": "I enjoy cookery, especially baking cakes.". More examples on the page.