cookery
Americannoun
plural
cookeries-
the art or practice of cooking.
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a place equipped for cooking.
noun
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the art, study, or practice of cooking
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a place for cooking
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a cookhouse at a mining or lumber camp
Etymology
Origin of cookery
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English cokerie, kokery; cook 1, -ery
Example Sentences
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Born in Kibblesworth, Gateshead, King found fame as one half of the TV duo, appearing with Myers on the BBC cookery series for many years.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
"First we look at the ingredients -- the bouillon, the vegetables," said Flang Cupido, 63, a cookery teacher taking part as a judge for the fourth time this year.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Free fruit stalls and cookery lessons are being funded by a Leeds charity set up to help stop school pupils going hungry.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Despite her expertise in French cuisine, Chef Yeon also demonstrates a deep understanding of Korean royal cookery and wields her modern knowledge to innovate while still maintaining the integrity of the royal dish.
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025
But this was the big day for judging cattle, quilts, and cookery, so the grounds were packed, though it was a nickel to get in.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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