Cook Definition
cook
noun
- someone who cooks food
- English navigator who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered several Pacific islands (1728-1779)
verb
- 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"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with cook
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.