Cookery

Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkəri/

Definitions of cookery

noun the art or activity of cooking and preparing food

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy learning new cookery skills.

A2 She took a cookery class to improve her culinary abilities.

B1 The school offers a variety of cookery courses for beginners.

B2 His passion for cookery led him to open his own restaurant.

C1 The chef's expertise in cookery is evident in the exquisite dishes he creates.

C2 Her cookbook is a masterpiece, showcasing the artistry of cookery at its finest.

Examples of cookery in a Sentence

formal The school offers a wide range of cookery classes for students interested in culinary arts.

informal I love trying out new recipes I find in cookery books.

slang My grandma's cookery skills are off the charts!

figurative The cookery of words in her novel created a flavorful story.

Grammatical Forms of cookery

• plural: cookeries
• comparative: more cookery
• superlative: most cookery
• present tense: cook
• future tense: will cook
• perfect tense: have cooked
• continuous tense: is cooking
• singular: cookery
• positive degree: cookery
• infinitive: to cook
• gerund: cooking
• participle: cooked

Origin and Evolution of cookery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'cookery' originated from the Old English word 'cocerye' which referred to the practice of cooking or preparing food.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cookery' has evolved to encompass not just the act of cooking, but also the art and skill of preparing food in various cuisines and styles.