Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Cookbook

Cook′bookˊ

(-boŏkˊ)
,
Noun.
A book of directions and receipts for cooking; a cookery book.
[U.S.]
“Just How”: a key to the
cookbooks
.
Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney.

Definition 2024

cookbook

cookbook

See also: cook book

English

Alternative forms

Noun

cookbook ‎(plural cookbooks)

  1. A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.

Synonyms

Translations

Etymology

From cook +‎ book; possibly also a calque of German Kochbuch, from kochen ‎(“cook”) + Buch ‎(“book”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/

Similar Results