Definition

A person who is skilled in cooking or preparing food, often professionally.

Example

She is a talented culinarian who creates delicious dishes.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a culinarian?

Actually, I have! I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes.

That sounds great! What type of cuisine do you enjoy making the most?

I really like Italian dishes; being a culinarian would be a dream for me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Culinarian → It is formed from "culina" (from Latin, meaning kitchen) and the suffix "-arian" (meaning relating to or one who). The word "culinarian" refers to someone who is skilled in the kitchen or related to cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'culina' as the kitchen where cooking happens, and '-arian' means a person related to that. So, a culinarian is someone who is a person skilled in the kitchen.

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