chef

Meanings

• noun

  A person who cooks, especially as a professional.

  - "The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests."
  - "Ramon is an accomplished chef who has worked in several top restaurants."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɛf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

magirist , magirologist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chef
belief , grief , relief

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Variants

List of all variants of chef that leads to same result
chef , chefdom , chefdoms , chefed , chefing , chefs , chef de cuisine , chefs de cuisine , chef d'oeuvre , chefs d'oeuvre , chef's kiss , chef's kisses , chef's knife , chef's knives , chef's salad , chef's salads , executive chef , executive chefs , sous chef , sous chefs , sous-chef , sous-chefs

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Etymology

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The word 'chef' originated from the French word 'chef de cuisine', which means 'head of the kitchen'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest-running restaurant in the world, Ishikawa in Kyoto, Japan, has had the same head chef, Kobe Hidekuni, since 1958.

2. The term 'chef d'oeuvre' means a chef's masterpiece.

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Related Concepts

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1. cook: A person who prepares food by heating it.

2. cuisine: The specific set of cooking traditions and practices of a particular culture.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the chef is considered an artist, and the kitchen is their canvas. The role of a chef extends beyond just cooking, as they must also manage their team, order supplies, and ensure that the restaurant runs smoothly.

How to Memorize "chef"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a chef's hat and apron, standing in front of a stove, preparing a meal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chef' with the image of a delicious meal or a restaurant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cooks Heat Food Excellently' to remember the definition of a chef.

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