cooking (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkʊkɪŋ

Definition

The practice or skill of preparing food by mixing, heating, or combining ingredients.

Examples

• She loves cooking Italian food.

• Cooking can be a very relaxing hobby.

• He is learning basic cooking skills.

How to Use cooking

cooking for (prepositional phrase)

Preparing food for a specific person or group. — "She enjoys cooking for her family on Sundays."

cooking with (prepositional phrase)

Using a particular ingredient or method in cooking. — "He is experimenting with cooking with exotic spices."

Synonyms of cooking

Words with a similar meaning to cooking:

• preparing food
• cuisine
• gastronomy

Antonyms of cooking

Words with the opposite meaning to cooking:

• eating
• starvation

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