Phrase guide

cooking show

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A television show of a genre that presents food preparation in a kitchen, restaurant or studio set.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A competition that is perceived to be rigged in favor of a certain participant or group of participants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From cooking + show.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kookprogramma — Translations
  • German: Kochsendung — Translations
  • Spanish: show cooking — Translations
  • Spanish: cooking show — Translations
  • Swedish: matprogram — Translations
  • Swedish: matlagningsprogram — Translations