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Definition of cookery

cookery

/ˈkʊk.ər.i/
cook · er · y
Plural:cookeries
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cookery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British The practice, skill, or art of preparing and cooking food.

Example

"She enrolled in an evening cookery course to master traditional French pastry techniques."

2

A room, building, or commercial establishment equipped for the preparation and cooking of food.

Example

"The historical estate featured an outbuilding that once served as the main cookery for the manor."

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• Rhymes for cookery

• Nearby Words

cookable
cookbook
cooker
cookery
cookhouse
cookie
cooking

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 14th century, the word was formed in Middle English from 'cook' (ultimately from Latin 'coquus', meaning a cook) combined with the suffix '-ery', denoting a trade, practice, or art.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cookery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cookery
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