cooking
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that cooks.
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the art or practice of preparing food; cookery.
adjective
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used in preparing foods.
All of my cooking utensils are packed, so I had to order pizza.
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suited for use in cooked food.
The Golden Delicious is our favorite cooking apple, especially for applesauce.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cooking
First recorded in 1635–45; cook 1 + -ing 1 for the noun senses; cook 1 + -ing 2 for the adjective senses
Example Sentences
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It is accelerating its push into robotics, advancing the proof-of-concept feasibility test for its CLOiD home robot—designed to autonomously handle household chores such as cooking, cleaning and laundry—to 2026 from 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Camp Bestival's announcement means purpose-built barbecues and camping stoves can only be used in the designated cooking areas within the campsites.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
However, they can absorb large amounts of oil during cooking, increasing their fat and calorie content.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The website became known as a pop culture hub, where readers could indulge in the latest celebrity gossip or discover a unique cooking recipe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
I shared scraps with the monkeys while cooking, all the while picturing Ma, Klenam, and Mawuli preparing their own Christmas meal.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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