Definition of "kitchen" in 英语

noun

1. A room or area for preparing food.

   • We cook in the kitchen.

2. (by extension) Cuisine; style of cooking.

3. (chiefly African-American Vernacular) The nape of a person's hairline, often referring to its uncombed or "nappy" look.

4. (music) The percussion section of an orchestra.

5. (dated) A utensil for roasting meat.

6. (attributive) A domesticated or uneducated form of a language.

7. (slang) A public gaming room in a casino.

8. (obsolete) Anything eaten as a relish with bread, potatoes, etc.; a condiment.

9. The region of a billiard table between the head rail and the head string.

verb

1. To do kitchen work; to prepare food.

2. To embellish a basic food; to season, add condiments, etc.

3. (by extension) To embellish; to dress up.