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Cook - Dictionary Entry

Cook

Part of Speech

Verb, Noun

Pronunciation

/kʊk/

Definitions

  • (Verb) To prepare food by heating it.
  • (Noun) A person who prepares and cooks food.

Usage Examples

  • She loves to cook Italian food.
  • The cook in that restaurant makes amazing dishes.

Etymology

From Middle English coken, from Old English coc, from Latin coquus ("cook").

Synonyms

  • Chef
  • Culinary artist
  • Prepare

Antonyms

  • Raw
  • Uncooked
  • Burn

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchcuisiner/kɥi.zi.ne/
Spanishcocinar/ko.siˈnar/
Germankochen/ˈkɔ.xən/
Hindiपकाना/pakānā/
Mandarin/zhǔ/
Japanese料理する/ryōri suru/
Tamilசமை/camai/
Bengaliরান্না করা/rānna karā/
Russianготовить/gatóvitʲ/
Portuguesecozinhar/ko.ziˈɲar/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /kʊk/

American English: /kʊk/

Australian English: /kʊk/

Historical Usage

The term cook has been in use since Old English, evolving from its Latin roots and closely tied to food preparation throughout history.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, the title of cook is highly regarded, with professional chefs undergoing years of training. In some regions, cooking is also tied to traditional customs and social roles.

More Information

The word cook has broad applications, from casual home cooking to professional gastronomy, and is an integral part of every culture worldwide.

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