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Meaning of "cook-off" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COOK-OFF

cook-off  [ˈkʊkˌɒf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COOK-OFF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cook-Off is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COOK-OFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cook-off

Cook-off

A cook-off is a cooking competition where the contestants each prepare dishes for judging either by a select group of judges or by the general public. Cook-offs are very popular among competitors with very similar dishes and serves as a way to decide which recipe is the best for that particular dish.

Definition of cook-off in the English dictionary

The definition of cook-off in the dictionary is a cooking competition in which the contestants each prepare dishes for judging either by a group of judges or by the general public.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COOK-OFF


breakoff
ˈbreɪkˌɒf
burn-off
ˈbɜːnˌɒf
checkoff
ˈtʃekˌɒf
die-off
ˈdaɪˌɒf
fall-off
ˈfɔːlˌɒf
fuckoff
ˈfʌkˌɒf
kick-off
ˈkɪkˌɒf
liftoff
ˈlɪftˌɒf
logoff
ˈlɒɡˌɒf
pickoff
ˈpɪkˌɒf
rip-off
ˈrɪpˌɒf
sendoff
ˈsɛndˌɒf
spin-off
ˈspɪnˌɒf
standoff
ˈstændˌɒf
stop-off
ˈstɒpˌɒf
tail-off
ˈteɪlˌɒf
takeoff
ˈteɪkˌɒf
tear-off
ˈtɛərˌɒf
throw-off
ˈθrəʊˌɒf
write-off
ˈraɪtˌɒf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COOK-OFF

cook shop
cook someone´s goose
Cook Strait
cook the books
cook up
cook-chill
cook-chill foods
cook-general
Cook´s tour
cookable
cookbook
Cooke
cooker
cookery
cookery book
cookhouse
cookie
cookie cutter

WORDS THAT END LIKE COOK-OFF

cut-off
drop-off
face-off
falling-off
far-off
hands-off
in-off
on-off
one-off
play-off
pull-off
roll-on-roll-off
roll-on/roll-off
run-off
set-off
show-off
showing-off
shut-off
trade-off
turn-off

Synonyms and antonyms of cook-off in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cook-off» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COOK-OFF

Find out the translation of cook-off to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cook-off from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cook-off» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

烹饪比赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cocinero -off
570 millions of speakers

English

cook-off
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुक बंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوك حالا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

повар -офф
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cook- off
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রান্না কর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cook- off
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memasak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Koch -off
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クックオフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쿡 오프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cook-off
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bếp -off
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமையல்காரர் ஆஃப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कूक-बंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Aşçı-off
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cook- off
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cook - off
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

повар - офф
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bucătar - off
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μάγειρας - off
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cook -off
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cook -off
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cook -off
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cook-off

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COOK-OFF»

The term «cook-off» is regularly used and occupies the 59.396 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COOK-OFF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cook-off» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cook-off» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cook-off

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COOK-OFF»

Discover the use of cook-off in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cook-off and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chili Cook-off in a Box: Everything You Need to Host a Chili ...
The booklet in Chili Cook-off in a Box explains why chili cook-offs matter today, and describes the history of chili from pre-Columbian campfires to today's vegan versions.
Gina Hyams, 2012
2
Cook-Off America
This book continues the series from cook-offs and food festivals across the U.S.A. with recipes and photographs ranging from the Terlingua, Texas Chili Championship to the Riverside Orange Blossom Festival.
‎2001
3
Cook-Off America: Prize-Winning Recipes from the Public ...
Sample prize-winning recipes from cook-offs and food festivals across the country.
Bristol, 1999
4
The Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off
Carlene's cohorts—and their mamas—plan to exact revenge on Lenny Joe where it'll hurt the most: break his ten-year winning streak at the prestigious Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off. Never before has a woman dared to compete.
Carolyn Brown, 2014
5
Tailgating Madness: The Cook-off Before the Kick-off
With Tailgating Madness, you'll score big points as you delight your friends and family with delicious munchies, tried-and-true grilling favorites and creative game ideas. Let this book help you tackle your next tailgating party with ease!
G & R Publishing, Cq Products, 2005
6
Great Aussie Cook Off: Family Favourites
While a competition to find the best family of cooks in Australia, this book is an inspiring and entertaining celebration of the family meal occasion featuring simple meal ideas and solutions.
Big Sky Publishing Pty, Limited, 2009
7
2002 Assessment of the Office of Naval Research's Air and ...
This is commonly called the cook-off hazard. It is for this reason that the Navy is focusing on the fire problem while also conducting conventional trials against other threats such as occur when a weapon is dropped or when it is hit by enemy  ...
Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Naval Studies Board, National Research Council, 2002
8
Articles on 505 Games, Including: Cooking Mama, Cooking ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
9
The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Such debates sparked the first chili cook-off, which was held in 1967 in the abandoned mining town of Terlingua, Texas. Over the years, the original organization that sponsored Terlingua split into three separate camps, resulting in the three ...
Andrew F. Smith, 2007
10
Explosive Effects and Applications
The tests employed throughout NATO and in Australia and New Zealand are essentially similar and involve assessments of: q thermal response of a weapon exposed to a standard fuel fire (Fast "Cook-Off"); q thermal response of a weapon to ...
Jonas A. Zukas, William Walters, William P. Walters, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COOK-OFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cook-off is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Salmon cook off postponed
Due to the province-wide fire ban, the Fort St. James National Historic Site has rescheduled its Great Salmon Cook-off of New Caledonia. «Prince George Citizen, Jul 15»
2
Chili chefs square off for cook-offs
Contestants are expected from as far away as Connecticut and Texas for Saturday's Tennessee State Chili Cook-Off Championship on the ... «Shelbyville Times-Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Classy Sassy 2015 Chili Cook-off
Classy Sassy 2015 Chili Cook-off. at City Park, Cut Bank. Friday, July 24th, 2015 starting at 1:00 PM MDT. Details Contact. Friday, July 24 • 1 p.m.. $20 entry fee. «Cut Bank Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
4
Bidding begins Tuesday for cook-off benefiting the United Way
Bidding opens Tuesday for the annual Cajun Sugar Co-op/Daily Iberian Cajun-Creole Cookbook Cook-off, a chance for the winning bidder to ... «The Daily Iberian, Jul 15»
5
Elmo & the Old Quackers snags July Fourth Chili Cook-Off title
Festivalgoers wait in a long line to taste chili from the Rich Chili booth during the 34th annual Chili Cook-Off & Summer Festival on Saturday at ... «Palo Alto Online, Jul 15»
6
Annual Chico Eagles chili cook-off is Saturday
The annual Chico Eagles chili cook-off will be Saturday at the Chico Eagles Hall and parking lot at Mulberry and East 20th streets in Chico. «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jul 15»
7
The heat is on: Nunavut Day chili cook-off for charity
Iqaluit's chapter of Habitat for Humanity will have two fundraising events on this year's Nunavut Day July 9, including a chili cook off judged by ... «Nunatsiaq News, Jul 15»
8
Soufriere Comprehensive wins Schools Cook-Off competition
PRESS RELEASE - The Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association would like to congratulate the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School ... «St. Lucia News Online, Jul 15»
9
Upcountry chili cook-off set
Contestants are now being sought for the third annual Chili Appreciation Society International Hawai'i State Chili Championship Cookoff set for ... «Maui News, Jul 15»
10
Crab cook-off set for July 11 in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — The Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off will mark its 11th year this July. On Saturday, July 11, from 5 to 10 p.m., thousands of ... «The Star Democrat, Jul 15»

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