cooks

word · lemma: cook

/ˈkʊks/
kuuks
/kˈʊks/
kuuks

Definition

'Cooks' can mean someone who prepares food, or it is the third person singular/simple present (he/she/it) and plural noun (people who cook) of 'to cook,' meaning to prepare food by heating it.

Usage & Nuances

'Cooks' is the third person singular present of 'to cook' (He/She/It cooks) and the plural noun 'cooks' (several people who cook). As a job title, 'cook' is less formal than 'chef'. Don't confuse the verb form with the noun (a person).

Example Sentences

Who cooks best in your family?

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Most professional cooks spend years training in kitchens.

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At this restaurant, the head chef usually cooks on Fridays.

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She cooks dinner every night.

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My mother and father are great cooks.

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He cooks rice for lunch.

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