cookbook
Cookbook (noun) means a book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food. Example: “She got a new cookbook full of Italian recipes for Christmas.”
How to use cookbook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA book of recipes — or, more loosely, any step-by-step guide.
Word forms
cookbooks plural
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She got a new _____ full of Italian recipes for Christmas.
Etymology
A compound of cook and book, possibly modelled on the German Kochbuch.
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What does “cookbook” mean?
The word “cookbook” means a book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food. In plain terms, a book of recipes — or, more loosely, any step-by-step guide.
How do you pronounce “cookbook”?
“Cookbook” is pronounced KUUK-buuk (/ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cookbook” in a sentence?
Here is “cookbook” used in a sentence: “She got a new cookbook full of Italian recipes for Christmas.”
What part of speech is “cookbook”?
“Cookbook” is a noun.
Where does the word “cookbook” come from?
The word “cookbook” comes from German. A compound of cook and book, possibly modelled on the German Kochbuch.
Is “cookbook” a common word?
“Cookbook” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cookbook” have?
“Cookbook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.
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