Definitions
01preparing food
A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun Cooking
n. the activity of preparing food by heating it.
n. the process or activity of preparing food for consumption, typically involving the application of heat.
日本語:料理※
“My brother does most of the cooking in our house because he enjoys it.”
“While some people find daily cooking a chore, others view the preparation of a complex meal as a therapeutic creative outlet.”
Synonyms
02style of food
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. a particular style or quality of food.
n. the style or quality of food prepared, often associated with a specific region or person.
日本語:料理※
“I really love my grandmother's home cooking.”
“The restaurant is famous for its traditional French cooking, which relies heavily on fresh butter and seasonal herbs.”
03used for food preparation
A2 · Elementary Cooking
adj. describing something used for making food.
adj. intended for or used in the preparation of food; often used as an attributive modifier.
日本語:調理※
“We need to buy some new cooking oil and a large pot.”
“The chef insisted on using professional-grade cooking utensils to ensure the heat was distributed evenly across the pan.”
Synonyms
04happening
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. happening or being planned right now.
adj. in progress or being planned; typically used in the phrase 'what's cooking'.
“You all look very busy; what's cooking?”
“The marketing team has been very quiet lately, leading many to wonder what kind of new campaign is cooking behind closed doors.”
Etymology
From cook + -ing. The noun and adjective follow from the verb. The use of the word cooking to describe cheap bitter was popularized by the title character of the BBC sitcom Oh No, It’s Selwyn Froggitt (1974-1978). It refers to cooking sherry, a kind of sherry used in cooking but not suitable for drinking on its own.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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