cookbook Definition
a book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.
Using cookbook: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cookbook" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I bought a new cookbook to try out some new recipes.
Example
She learned how to cook by following recipes in her mother's old cookbook.
Example
This cookbook has a great selection of vegetarian dishes.
cookbook Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cookbook
- recipe book
- cookery book
- cooking guide
Phrases with cookbook
family cookbook
a cookbook that contains recipes passed down through a family
Example
My grandmother's family cookbook has been passed down for generations.
regional cookbook
a cookbook that focuses on the cuisine of a particular region or locality
Example
This regional cookbook features recipes from all over the American South.
celebrity cookbook
a cookbook written by a famous person, often a celebrity chef
Example
I got this celebrity cookbook signed by the author at a book signing event.
Summary: cookbook in Brief
A 'cookbook' [kʊk.bʊk] is a book that contains recipes and instructions for preparing food. It can be used to learn how to cook or to try out new recipes, such as vegetarian dishes. Cookbooks can also be specialized, like 'family cookbooks' with recipes passed down through generations, 'regional cookbooks' with recipes from a particular area, or 'celebrity cookbooks' written by famous chefs.
