Meaning of the word cooking in English

What does cooking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cooking

US /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the activity or skill of preparing and cooking food

Example:
She loves to experiment with different types of cooking.
He took a class to improve his cooking skills.

Verb

1.

preparing food by heating it

Example:
She is cooking dinner for the family.
The chef was busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
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