chef
noun
the chief cook, especially in a restaurant or hotel, usually responsible for planning menus, ordering foodstuffs, overseeing food preparation, and supervising the kitchen staff.
chefs
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pluralof chef.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Solís is flying in for the opening, and says he knows of many other chefs from around the world who are traveling to Copenhagen to show their support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It's worn by doctors and chefs on their feet all day.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“It’s an opportunity for our chefs to share a thoughtful expression of place, often drawing inspiration from Northland’s rich coastal environment and Māori culinary traditions,” says JT Mulry, Culinary Director at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
It’s a niche manufacturing business that caters to enterprising chefs and restaurateurs who are testing a concept or hitting the road for music festivals, farmers markets or a meal break at offices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Where do you think half-baked ideas come from? Now, please don’t interrupt. By royal command the pastry chefs have worked all night to——” “What’s a half-baked idea?” asked Milo again.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
