culinary

American  

[kyoo-luh-ner-ee, kuhl-uh-] / ˈkyu ləˌnɛr i, ˈkʌl ə- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in cooking or the kitchen.

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culinary British  

/ ˈkʌlɪnərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in the kitchen or in cookery

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Other Word Forms

• culinarily adverb

Etymology

Origin of culinary

1630–40; < Latin culīnārius of the kitchen, equivalent to culīn ( a ) kitchen, food + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

The National Restaurant Association’s 2026 culinary forecast points to nostalgia, wellness, and affordability as key themes.

From Barron's

“In places like Patina Maldives, we combine sustainability, craftsmanship, and innovation with Maldivian culinary heritage, resulting in food that is refined, thoughtful, and deeply connected to its environment,” says Rifzan.

From Salon

Jefferson is confined to liquids, sentenced to a kind of culinary purgatory.

From Salon

But Tommy admits he didn't initially plan to get into the culinary world.

From BBC

The culinary kerfuffle was unusual for Mexico, which boasts a world-renowned cuisine that includes dozens of varieties of breads and pastries, both savory and sweet.

From Los Angeles Times