chef
noun
Simple meaning
The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.
Pronunciation
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shehfIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃɛf
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.
A professional cook
“The renowned chef prepared a magnificent seven-course meal for the guests.”
The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
Any cook.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman.
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The combination salad prepared as a particular chef's specialty.
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