cooking

/ˈkʊkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of preparing food by heating it.
    • She enjoys cooking for her family on weekends.
    • The smell of cooking filled the house.
    • Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to the preparation of food.
    • I need a new cooking pot for the stew.
    • She bought a set of cooking utensils.
    • The cooking oil is stored in the pantry.