Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who cooks dishes professionally, often in a restaurant or similar setting.
Chef
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Examples:
This chef is the best in the country.
The renowned chef opened a new restaurant downtown.
After culinary school, she became a pastry chef in Paris.
Etymology:
Originates from the French word chef, meaning chief, which in turn comes from the Latin caput, meaning head. First used in English in the 19th century.
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