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

I find this interesting because, as it happens, there is a parallel trend unfolding in the culinary world, running neatly analogue to the AI-driven slopification of the internet: the so-called “corporate slop bowl.”

From Salon

Looking ahead, Lynch said the company aims to continue driving top-line growth with culinary and marketing innovation, strategic promotions and improved guest experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Facilities include a culinary center, salon and pickleball and tennis courts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The consumables that linger untouched, slowly dying in the fridge or pantry, leaving you to rue your choices like some sad, spoiled culinary ghost.

From Salon

She leans into the culinary metaphor when asked about her secret sauce.

From Los Angeles Times