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1cookbook
noun cook·book \-ˌbu̇k\
: a book of recipes : a book of directions explaining how to prepare and cook various kinds of food
Full Definition of COOKBOOK
: a book of cooking directions and recipes; broadly : a book of detailed instructions
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First Known Use of COOKBOOK
1809
Rhymes with COOKBOOK
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2cookbook
adjective
Definition of COOKBOOK
: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained <a cookbook approach>
First Known Use of COOKBOOK
1944
COOKBOOK Defined for Kids
cookbook
noun cook·book \ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k\
Definition of COOKBOOK for Kids
: a book of recipes and directions for the preparation of food
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