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Cook Definition & Meaning

cook
noun
  1. someone who cooks food
  2. English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)
verb
  1. prepare a hot meal; "My husband doesn't cook"
  2. prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"
  3. transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"
  4. tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
  5. transform by heating; "The apothecary cooked the medicinal mixture in a big iron kettle"

"Cook" in song lyrics

See how cook is used in real songs:

  • "Ever heard of a chef who can't cook?"
    3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel
  • "That he'd bring me something to cook"
    Aesop Rock — Blue in the Face
  • "Represent the look like the great Sam Cook"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — I'm a Pisces

Usage tips for "cook"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cook" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cook to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does cook mean?
someone who cooks food English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779) prepare a hot meal; "My husband doesn't cook" prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please" transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes" tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures
What part of speech is cook?
Cook is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cook have?
Cook has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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