Cookhouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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cookhouse

[ ˈkʊkˌhaʊs ]

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place for cooking

A cookhouse is a building or area where food is prepared and cooked, typically in a communal setting such as a military camp or logging camp.

Synonyms

canteen, kitchen, mess hall

Examples of usage

The soldiers gathered in the cookhouse for their meals.
The cookhouse was busy with activity as the chefs prepared dinner for the crew.

Translations

Translations of the word "cookhouse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cozinha

🇮🇳 रसोईघर

🇩🇪 Kochhaus

🇮🇩 dapur

🇺🇦 кухня

🇵🇱 kuchnia

🇯🇵 料理場

🇫🇷 cuisine

🇪🇸 cocina

🇹🇷 mutfak

🇰🇷 주방

🇸🇦 مطبخ

🇨🇿 kuchyně

🇸🇰 kuchyňa

🇨🇳 厨房

🇸🇮 kuhinja

🇮🇸 eldhús

🇰🇿 асхана

🇬🇪 სამზარეულო

🇦🇿 mətbəx

🇲🇽 cocina

Word origin

The term 'cookhouse' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'cook' with 'house' to refer to a dedicated space for cooking. It was commonly used in military and logging contexts where communal meals were prepared for a group of people.