culinary

adjective

cu·​li·​nary ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē  ˈkyü-  ˈkü- 

: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery

culinary arts

culinary recipes

culinary schools

culinarily

ˌkə-lə-ˈner-ə-lē 

ˌkyü-

ˌkü-

adverb

Examples of culinary in a Sentence

They serve a variety of culinary delights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Known as a culinary journey through the Amazon Rainforest the menu pays homage to Latin American cuisines with plenty of tropical, Mediterranean and Asian influence to reflect the varied peoples who inhabit the vast country. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

However, Caribbean cuisines and delicacies are enjoying the spotlight in the culinary world thanks to industry innovators like chef Shorne Benjamin. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025

See inside the Andaz brand’s first hotel in Florida, a trendy Miami gem with a private beach and a José Andrés Group culinary partnership. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025

For Globe-Trotters Enjoy flavors from around the world that tantalize the home cook who’s always looking for a culinary adventure. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin culinarius, from culina kitchen — more at kiln

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for culinary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Kids Definition

culinary

adjective

cul·​i·​nary

ˈkəl-ə-ˌner-ē,

ˈkyü-lə-

: of or relating to the kitchen or cooking

culinary workers

culinary skills