Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cook
verb
/kʊk/
Definition
To prepare food by heating it.
Examples
- She loves to cook Italian dishes on weekends.
- Can you cook rice in a rice cooker?
- He learned how to cook when he was a teenager.
Meaning
Cooking involves applying heat to food ingredients to transform them into a meal that is safe and enjoyable to eat. This process can include boiling, baking, frying, grilling, or steaming.
Synonyms
- prepare
- sauté
- fry
- boil
- bake
