Synonyms for

Cookbook

Verb / ˈkʊˌkbʊk / Another word for cookbook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A book containing recipes and instructions for cooking.

Synonyms & similar words

cookerybook

Synonyms by register

Formal

recipe collection culinary guide gastronomic manual

Informal

recipe book cookery book dish guide

Literary

culinary compendium gastronomic treasury

Antonyms

instruction manual guidebook rulebook handbook manual directions

Common collocations

  • cookbook author
  • cookbook recipes
  • cookbook review
  • cookbook sales
  • cookbook publisher
  • cookbook collection
  • cookbook editor

Word family

noun cookbook

Usage note

A 'cookbook' is a collection of recipes. While 'recipe book' is a common informal synonym, 'cookbook' is the standard term across most registers.

Example sentences

  1. I love using my mom's old cookbook to make pancakes.
  2. This cookbook has lots of healthy recipes to try.
  3. I need to buy a new cookbook because I'm tired of making the same meals.
  4. My grandma's cookbook has all of her famous recipes.
  5. I found a great vegan cookbook at the bookstore.

Quotes

  • "Cookbooks have all the secrets; without them, we're nothing." - Chef Paul Prudhomme
  • "Cooking is like a book, you have to read it all the way through." - Ina Garten
  • "Cookbooks aren't just collections of recipes, they are stories and memories." - Anna Pump

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