cooking

Definition

  • noun: the act of preparing and cooking food
  • adjective: suitable for or used in cooking
  • synonyms: cookery, cuisine, culinary art

Examples

  • The rice is still 'cooking', but it will be ready in 10 minutes.

  • There''s' something 'cooking', but he won't say what.

  • delicious 'home cooking' [=food cooked at home]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Did you enjoy your food? Oh, yes. Very nice. You probably guessed I've got a passion for the Oriental food, huh? Cato usually does some cooking for me, but recently he has taken to attacking me at every chance. It's very bad for the digestion. That is very strange, Francois. the fortune cookie (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther