Chef
/ʃɛf/
Definitions
A skilled and trained professional cook, especially one who is in charge of a kitchen or restaurant.
/ʃɛf/
A professional cook
The famous chef created a new restaurant.
💡 Simply: A chef is like the boss of the kitchen. They're super good at cooking and tell everyone else what to do. Imagine a really awesome cook making amazing food for lots of people!
👶 For kids: A chef is someone who cooks really yummy food!
More Examples
He wants to be a chef when he grows up.
How It's Used
"The chef prepared a delicious three-course meal."
"The head chef at the restaurant is renowned for his innovative dishes."
Idioms & expressions
chef's kiss
An expression of approval or admiration, often for something delicious.
"'Chef's kiss!' she exclaimed, savoring the exquisite dessert."
From French, ultimately from the Latin *caput* meaning "head". Originally referred to a head of a household or group.
The word's culinary association became prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of 'chief' - a chef is the chief cook!
Word Origin
"head"