recipe
7 synonyms for recipe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A set of instructions for cooking a dish, listing ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
instructions
How to use recipe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a recipe for disaster
follow a recipe
a family recipe
a recipe calls for
Etymology
From Latin recipe, "take!" — the word doctors once wrote at the top of a prescription telling the pharmacist which ingredients to take and combine.
Full origin of recipe →Frequently asked questions
What does “recipe” mean?
The word “recipe” means a set of instructions for cooking a dish, listing ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them. In plain terms, step-by-step instructions for making something, most often a dish, or more loosely a formula for achieving an outcome.
How do you pronounce “recipe”?
“Recipe” is pronounced REH-sih-pee (/ˈɹɛsɪpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “recipe” in a sentence?
Here is “recipe” used in a sentence: “She followed her grandmother's recipe for apple pie exactly.”
What is another word for “recipe”?
Words with a similar meaning to “recipe” include receipt.
What part of speech is “recipe”?
“Recipe” is a noun.
Where does the word “recipe” come from?
The word “recipe” comes from Latin. From Latin recipe, "take!" — the word doctors once wrote at the top of a prescription telling the pharmacist which ingredients to take and combine.
Is “recipe” a common word?
“Recipe” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “recipe” have?
“Recipe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a set of instructions for cooking a dish, listing ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them.
What information does a "recipe" usually include?
A recipe is a set of instructions for cooking a dish, and it typically lists the ingredients and the steps to combine and prepare them. Following the ingredients and steps in order helps produce the intended result.
What is the difference between a "recipe" and a "menu"?
A recipe gives the ingredients and steps for preparing a single dish, while a menu is a list of the dishes available to order or serve. A menu tells you what is offered; a recipe tells you how to make it.
