as in cuisine
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
The Club is part of her innovative Spanish By Living brand, which combines language learning with cookery classes, cinema outings, and bingo nights.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2026
Many of Ireland’s top chefs trained here, and Hannah Neeleman, of Ballerina Farm fame, recently spent three months doing a cookery course there — rooms are traditional and comfortable and cost from 280 euros a night (about $318), depending on the season.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2026
Many of Ireland’s top chefs trained here, and Hannah Neeleman, of Ballerina Farm fame, recently spent three months doing a cookery course there — rooms are traditional and comfortable and cost from 280 euros a night (about $318), depending on the season.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Nadiya Hussain, the Season 6 winner, who has since had multiple cookery TV shows of her own, has experienced a level of underdog stardom last enjoyed by Princess Di.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But when Jefferson went to Washington, the president called for enslaved teenage girls to come learn French cookery under George Washington's chef, Julien.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookery
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At La Vecina, customers can expect a full-service dining experience featuring a blend of Latino cuisines.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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And while the resort's four dining and drinking spots draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, their menus are filled with ingredients harvested from the surrounding landscape.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The event features four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts and performances on seven stages, dancing and southern food along with cooking demos.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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This recipe takes very little hands-on cooking time, just allow plenty of time for the salmon to marinate.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
1 May 2026
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“Cookery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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