A1noun 1K

Cooking

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Cooking

the process of preparing food by heating it

In simple words: The act of preparing food by using heat.

Cooking in a sentence

• I love cooking Italian food on weekends.
• Cooking can be a very relaxing activity for some people.
• Her cooking skills have improved a lot this year.
• He enjoys cooking for his friends during holidays.
• Cooking helps me forget about my problems.

How to use Cooking

Used in everyday conversations and contexts related to food. Appropriate for both casual and formal discussions about food preparation.

Grammar pattern

cooking + object

Memory hint

Think of 'cook-ing' as 'cook' in action, like someone stirring a pot on the stove.

Related words

Collocations with Cooking

• good
• gourmet
• great
• do
• oil
• show
• during cooking
• in cooking
• good
• gourmet
• great
• do
• oil
• show
• during cooking
• in cooking

Synonyms for Cooking

• preparing
• baking
• frying
• boiling
• grilling

Opposites of Cooking

• burning
• raw

Common mistakes with Cooking

• Confusing 'cooking' with 'cook' — remember 'cooking' describes the process, while 'cook' is a person or verb.
• Saying 'cooking food' when 'cooking' alone is sufficient.
• Misusing tense forms — ensure to match 'cooking' with the correct auxiliary verbs.

Frequently asked questions about Cooking

What does Cooking mean?

The act of preparing food by using heat.

What is the definition of Cooking?

the process of preparing food by heating it

How do you use Cooking in a sentence?

I love cooking Italian food on weekends.

Can you give another example of Cooking?

Cooking can be a very relaxing activity for some people.

What are synonyms for Cooking?

Common alternatives include preparing, baking, frying, boiling, grilling.

What is the opposite of Cooking?

Opposite meanings include burning, raw.

What words go with Cooking?

It commonly pairs with good, gourmet, great, do, oil, show, during cooking, in cooking, good, gourmet, great, do, oil, show, during cooking, in cooking.

What are common mistakes when using Cooking?

Confusing 'cooking' with 'cook' — remember 'cooking' describes the process, while 'cook' is a person or verb. Saying 'cooking food' when 'cooking' alone is sufficient. Misusing tense forms — ensure to match 'cooking' with the correct auxiliary verbs.

How do you pronounce Cooking?

US: /["/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cooking?

Used in everyday conversations and contexts related to food. Appropriate for both casual and formal discussions about food preparation.

What CEFR level is Cooking?

"Cooking" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.