First Known Use: 1840
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chef
noun \ˈshef\
: a professional cook who usually is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant
: a person who prepares food for people to eat
Full Definition of CHEF
1
: a skilled cook who manages the kitchen (as of a restaurant)
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Origin of CHEF
French, short for chef de cuisine head of the kitchen
Related to CHEF
- Synonyms
- cook, cooker, culinarian
CHEF Defined for Kids
chef
noun \ˈshef\
Definition of CHEF for Kids
1
: a professional cook who is usually in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant
2
: 1cook <My mom is a great chef.>
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