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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The taco-driven symbiosis between the company and chefs goes back to the beginning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The report credits its recent recovery to a concerted international effort that included reducing catch quotas, size limits and protection of spawning grounds, which was backed by campaigns from consumers, chefs and retailers.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
"A lot of chefs are being very quiet about this, and I understand that because they're sort of scared of the protesters," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
L.A.’s most anticipated culinary event brings 40+ award-winning restaurants, celebrity chefs, and unlimited tastings to The Barker Hangar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Our meals were cooked by a team of world-class chefs and delivered by professionals more highly trained than those at any five-star restaurant or hotel.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
