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cooking

Pronunciation: [/ˈkʊkɪŋ/]

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cooking: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cooking in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food preparation”

(noun) the process of preparing food by applying heat. When you make a meal by using an oven or stove, that's cooking.

Example

I love the smell of cooking in the kitchen.

Example

She doesn't enjoy cooking and prefers to eat out.

Example

What are you cooking for dinner tonight?

Context: “food preparation”

(verb) to prepare food by applying heat. When you are making a meal on the stove or in the oven, you are cooking.

Example

She is cooking spaghetti for dinner tonight.

Example

I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just order takeout.

Example

What ingredients do you need to cook a lasagna?

How to pronounce cooking

Pronunciation: [/ˈkʊkɪŋ/]

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