Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cookdom

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cook-dom
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The role or status of cook.

noun

The realm or sphere of cooks.

Example Sentences

"Besides the honour, the perquisites are good; accordingly, all old quartermasters, captains of tops, &c., look forward to the cookdom, as the cardinals look to the popedom; […]"
"In answer to this call, a fat, pleasant-looking colored woman appeared in the doorway, and as if fresh from the regions of cookdom, wiped the drops of perspiration from her round jolly face."

Etymology

From cook + -dom.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: cook

Questions

What does cookdom mean?: The role or status of cook.
Where does cookdom come from?: From cook + -dom.

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