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Definition of cookoff

cookoff

/ˈkʊk.ɔːf/
cook · off
Plural:cookoffs
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• noun

1

North American A competition in which participants prepare dishes, often of a specific type such as chili or barbecue, to be judged for prizes.

Example

"Every autumn, our neighborhood hosts a charity chili cookoff in the community park."

2

The premature, unintended ignition or detonation of ammunition or explosives caused by excessive ambient heat rather than the firing mechanism.

Example

"Engineers designed the storage compartment with thermal insulation to prevent a dangerous cookoff during a fire."

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• Nearby Words

cookhouse
cookie
cooking
cookoff
cookout
cookstove
cooktop

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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