What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cookery
Example
She studied cookery at a culinary school. [cookery: noun]
Example
The book covers the history and science of cookery. [cookery: noun]
cooking
Example
I enjoy cooking dinner for my family. [cooking: gerund or present participle]
Example
He is a great cook and can make delicious meals from scratch. [cook: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cooking is more commonly used than cookery in everyday language, especially in American English. Cookery is more commonly used in British English and in more formal or academic contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between cookery and cooking?
Cookery is a more formal term than cooking, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
