Pronunciation

/kʊk/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who prepares food: A cook is a professional who specializes in cooking meals or preparing dishes.
2. Cookery: The act or art of preparing food, often as a domestic skill.
3. Meal: A cooked dish served as part of a meal.
4. The action of boiling, simmering, frying, or roasting: The cook of the turkey was done to perfection.

Verb

1. To prepare food: She’s going to cook dinner tonight.
2. To heat or treat (food) until it’s ready to eat: The chef cooked the vegetables al dente.
3. To have an effect on: The weather can cook your mood.

Adjective

1. Related to cooking: A cookware set is essential in a well-equipped kitchen.
2. Done by or suitable for cooking: A slow cooker is perfect for making stews.

Phrases

• “Cook up a storm” means to prepare a lot of food or create a delicious meal.
• “Cooking from scratch” implies starting with fresh ingredients rather than using pre-made products.
• “It takes two to cook” is a saying suggesting cooperation in the kitchen.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The professional cook demonstrated how to make a classic béarnaise sauce.
• Verb: After a long day at work, he likes to come home and cook a comforting meal.
• Adjective: The cook’s recipe called for fresh herbs to enhance the flavor.

Synonyms

• Chef
• Culinary artist
• Gourmet
• Kitchen specialist
• Prodigy in the kitchen