chef
Translation
chef
Examples
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
The chef prepared a delicious meal.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a professional cook My brother is a chef at a famous restaurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cook (but chef implies a professional, often a leader), head cook
Etymology
From French 'chef de cuisine', meaning 'head of the kitchen'. 'Chef' itself means 'head' or 'chief'.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'chef' is the 'chief' of the kitchen. Both words mean 'head' or 'leader'.