culinary

adjective

cu·​li·​nary ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce culinary (audio) ˈkyü- How to pronounce culinary (audio) ˈkü- How to pronounce culinary (audio)
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
culinarily
ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē How to pronounce culinary (audio)
ˌkyü-
ˌkü-
adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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The refreshed menu showcases modern interpretations of the original steakhouse staples, but now incorporates European influences and a nod to San Francisco’s vibrant and historically significant culinary scene. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 At a culinary retreat on the Japanese island of Kyushu, seasonal flavors are in full bloom. — Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Take a look Paya The culinary team behind the Michelin Bib Gourmand Ghee Indian Kitchen in Kendall and the elegant Italian restaurant Erba in Coral Gables opened a new restaurant in Sunset Harbour. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 Mirek Kazmierczak Lisicki leads a team of coffee aficionados, which meshes nicely with the lab's long interest in culinary fluid dynamics and their love of the annual Warsaw Coffee Festival. — Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for culinary

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of culinary was in 1638

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culinary

adjective
cul·​i·​nary
ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē,
ˈkyü-lə-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking
culinary workers
culinary skills

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