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Cookhouse - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A cookhouse is a small building or outdoor area where meals are prepared, often used in military camps, construction sites, or rural settings. It serves as a simple kitchen for cooking food.

cookhouse

/ˈkʊkˌhaʊs/ /ˈkʊkhaʊs/

Definition:

A building or room where food is prepared and cooked, especially in a military or camp setting.

Synonyms:

kitchen, galley, mess hall

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

dining hall, restaurant

Common Collocations:

army cookhouse, field cookhouse, ship's cookhouse

Derivatives:

cookhouses, cookhousemaid

Usage Tips:

Use "cookhouse" to refer to a communal cooking area, often in non-residential settings like camps or barracks.

Common Phrases:

cookhouse duty, cookhouse staff, cookhouse rations

Etymology:

Derived from "cook" + "house," originating in the 19th century for military or camp kitchens.

Examples:

  • 1. The soldiers gathered in the cookhouse for their evening meal.
  • 2. The camp’s cookhouse was always busy before dawn.
  • 3. She volunteered to clean the cookhouse after dinner.
  • 4. The ship’s cookhouse smelled of fresh bread and stew.

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