cook
UK: kʊk | US: kʊk
n. a person who prepares food for eating
vt. to prepare food by heating it
vi. to undergo the process of being prepared by heating
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The word "cook" traces back to Old English cōc, borrowed from Latin coquus (a cook), derived from the verb coquere (to cook, ripen). The Latin root reflects the broader Indo-European base pekw- (to cook, ripen), which also gave rise to words like "cuisine" and "biscuit." Over time, the Old English form simplified to "cook," retaining its core meaning of food preparation. The word’s stability across centuries highlights its fundamental role in daily life.
She is a talented cook who specializes in Italian dishes.
He likes to cook dinner for his family every evening.
The chicken needs to cook for another 20 minutes.
They hired a professional cook for the wedding reception.
Can you cook rice without a rice cooker?