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cookery

noun

ˈku̇-k(ə-)rē

Definition of cookery

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the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) tacos represented my introduction to Mexican cookery

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Recent Examples of cookery Over on the Red Team, poor protein cookery brings Justin, Nana, and Jassi all to the bottom. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026 Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth. — Natasha Pickowicz, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026 White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Between the long list of ingredients, careful rice cookery and seafood preparation, the traditional recipe can take a couple of hours to make. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookery

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Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.

— Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Viral food trends may offer an easy entry point to exploring a new cuisine, said Shereshewsky, but don't let that overshadow the history of a dish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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Parton also endorsed several food and cooking products, including cake mixes and frozen meals, throughout her career.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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