noun Uncommon

Kitchener

Kitchener (noun) means a cook, especially one who works in a kitchen. Example: “The old manor employed a kitchener to prepare meals for the household.”

noun

A cook, especially one who works in a kitchen.

"The old manor employed a kitchener to prepare meals for the household."

Word forms

Kitcheners plural, kitcheners plural

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Etymology

Formed from "kitchen" plus the agent suffix "-er," describing someone who works in one. It also survives as a surname and, from the British field marshal Herbert Kitchener, as a place name in Canada and Australia.

Rhymes for Kitchener

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kitchener” mean?

The word “Kitchener” means a cook, especially one who works in a kitchen.

How do you use “Kitchener” in a sentence?

Here is “Kitchener” used in a sentence: “The old manor employed a kitchener to prepare meals for the household.”

What part of speech is “Kitchener”?

“Kitchener” is a noun.

Is “Kitchener” a common word?

“Kitchener” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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