Cook
Noun, Verb
UK
/kĘŠk/
US
/kĘŠk/
Definition
(v) : To prepare food by heating.
(n) : A person who prepares food.
(n) : A person who prepares food.
Example
"She cooks dinner every night."
"Many families cook meals at home to stay healthy and save money."
"The cook in the restaurant carefully prepares dishes to satisfy customers."
Explanation
The word cook can mean both a person and an action. As a verb, it means to prepare food by heating, boiling, frying, or baking. For example, “I cook rice every day.” As a noun, it means the person who prepares meals, either at home or professionally. Cooks can follow recipes, mix ingredients, and use different methods like steaming or roasting. Cooking is a basic life skill and also a profession. The word is very common in daily life and hospitality.