Chef: meaning, definitions and examples

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chef

 

[ สƒษ›f ]

Context #1 | Noun

culinary expert

A chef is a professional cook who is highly skilled in preparing food, often in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant or hotel. Chefs are known for their creativity, expertise in combining flavors, and ability to create exceptional dishes.

Synonyms

cook, culinarian, sous chef.

Examples of usage

  • The chef prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.
  • She is a talented chef who can turn simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Translations

Translations of the word "chef" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chefe de cozinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตั„-ะบัƒั…ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szef kuchni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chef

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chef

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸef

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์…ฐํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุงู‡ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรฉfkuchaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรฉfkuchรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽจๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kuhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัะฟะฐะทัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸpaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chef

Etymology

The word 'chef' originated from the French term 'chef de cuisine', which means 'head of the kitchen'. It has been used in English since the 19th century to refer to a professional cook of high rank. The role of a chef has evolved over time, becoming synonymous with culinary expertise and creativity in the kitchen.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,617, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.