Cooking Definition & Meaning

cooking
noun
  1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"

"Cooking" in song lyrics

See how cooking is used in real songs:

  • "Tyra Banks looking, thank God for good cooking"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery
  • "say hey girl watcha got cooking"
    69 Boyz — Do You Want It, Baby?
  • "Good looking what you got cooking"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man

Usage tips for "cooking"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cooking" 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 cooking to find words that pair well.

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