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Culinary Artist

/ˈkʌlɪnəri ˈɑːrtɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A person who specializes in the art of cooking and food presentation, often creating visually appealing and innovative dishes.

    "The culinary artist prepared an exquisite meal that delighted all the guests."
  2. 2

    An individual who combines technical cooking skills with creativity to produce unique culinary experiences.

    "As a culinary artist, she transformed traditional recipes into modern masterpieces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'culinary' derives from the Latin word 'culinarius', meaning 'of the kitchen', which evolved in the 14th century to refer to cooking and food preparation. 'Artist' comes from the Latin 'artista', meaning 'one who practices art', which has been used since the 16th century to denote a skilled practitioner in various creative fields.

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