Definition

Not related to cooking or the preparation of food.

Example

The event featured nonculinary activities such as art and music performances.

Conversation

Have you seen any nonculinary classes being offered at the community center?

Yeah, they have some interesting workshops like pottery and painting.

I think it's great to explore nonculinary hobbies to balance things out.

Absolutely! It's nice to try something new outside of cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonculinary → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "culinary" (from Latin "culinarius", meaning related to the kitchen or cooking). The word "nonculinary" refers to something that is not related to cooking or the kitchen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'culinary' relating to the kitchen — so nonculinary means not related to cooking.

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