cook· ing ˈku̇-kiŋ 1 a : the act of preparing food for eating especially by heating : the act of cooking food

Cooking, also known as cookery, is the art, science and craft of using heat to make food more palatable, digestible, nutritious, or safe.

the act of a person or thing that cooks. the art or practice of preparing food; cookery.

COOKING definition: 1. the activity of preparing or cooking food: 2. good for cooking with: 3. the activity of…. Learn more.

1. used in preparing foods: a cooking utensil. 2. fit to eat when cooked (disting. from eating): cooking apples.

Definition of cooking noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Aug 5, 2025 · So, "cooking" refers to the activity or process of preparing food by applying heat. The verb "cook" itself has a longer history, tracing back to the Old English word "cōc" …

cook•ing (kŏŏk′ ing), n. the act of a person or thing that cooks. the art or practice of preparing food; cookery. adj. used in preparing foods: a cooking utensil. fit to eat when cooked …

/ˈkʊkɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: cookings Definitions of cooking noun the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat “ cooking can be a great art”

Cooking is food which has been cooked. The menu is based on classic French cooking. ...Mom's home cooking.