culinary
adjective
cu·li·nary
ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
ˈkyü-
ˈkü-
: of or relating to the kitchen or cookery
culinary arts
culinary recipes
culinary schools
Examples of culinary in a Sentence
They serve a variety of culinary delights.
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While animals like rabbit, quail and grouse are commonly used in the culinary arts, other animals that are legally allowed for consumption may pose health risks.
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bay Area boasts lots of legacy and specialty shops, but this is a culinary niche that always has room for more.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet some innovations transcend their novelty phase and become permanent fixtures of the global culinary landscape.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Fairmont’s five distinct bars and restaurants, each with its own personality and culinary focus, will feature special menus, literally topped by the glamorous Sky Room that offers panoramic views stretching from Catalina Island to Hollywood.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bay Area boasts lots of legacy and specialty shops, but this is a culinary niche that always has room for more.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet some innovations transcend their novelty phase and become permanent fixtures of the global culinary landscape.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Fairmont’s five distinct bars and restaurants, each with its own personality and culinary focus, will feature special menus, literally topped by the glamorous Sky Room that offers panoramic views stretching from Catalina Island to Hollywood.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for culinary
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“Culinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culinary. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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