chef
Translation
chef, head cook
Examples
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
She wants to be a professional chef.
She wants to be a professional chef.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a professional cook. The chef cooked a great meal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cook, head cook
Etymology
Short for the French phrase 'chef de cuisine', meaning 'head of the kitchen'. 'Chef' in French means 'head' or 'chief'.
Memory Tips
A 'chef' is the 'chief' of the kitchen. Both words mean 'head' or 'leader'.