Cookbook: meaning, definitions and examples
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cookbook
[ ˈkʊkˌbʊk ]
recipe collection
A cookbook is a book containing a collection of recipes, instructions, and advice on how to prepare various dishes. It often includes information on cooking techniques, ingredients, and serving suggestions. Cookbooks can vary widely in scope and range from general to specialized food-related subjects.
Synonyms
cooking book, recipe book.
Examples of usage
- I bought a new cookbook to try out some Italian recipes.
- Her cookbook features vegan dishes that are easy to prepare.
- The library has an extensive collection of cookbooks from around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "cookbook" in other languages:
🇵🇹 livro de receitas
🇮🇳 पकवान पुस्तक
🇩🇪 Kochbuch
🇮🇩 buku masak
🇺🇦 кухонна книга
🇵🇱 książka kucharska
🇯🇵 料理本
🇫🇷 livre de recettes
🇪🇸 libro de cocina
🇹🇷 yemek kitabı
🇰🇷 요리책
🇸🇦 كتاب الطبخ
🇨🇿 kuchařka
🇸🇰 kuchárska kniha
🇨🇳 食谱
🇸🇮 kuharica
🇮🇸 eldhúsbók
🇰🇿 аспаздық кітап
🇬🇪 სამზარეულო წიგნი
🇦🇿 mətbəx kitabı
🇲🇽 libro de cocina
Etymology
The term 'cookbook' originates from the combination of 'cook' and 'book'. The word 'cook' dates back to the Latin 'coquere', meaning 'to cook', while 'book' comes from the Old English 'bōc', referring to a written work or collection of information. Cookbooks as we know them began to appear in print in the 18th century, with notable titles like Eliza Acton's 'Modern Cookery' (1845). They became a staple in American households alongside the rise of home cooking, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries as women began to take on the role of primary family cooks. Additionally, with the advent of television cooking shows and the internet, the development of cookbooks has evolved, incorporating diverse cuisines and modern cooking techniques, making them ever more popular.