1. a person who is skilled in or devoted to cooking; a chef or culinary professional

1. of or relating to cooking or kitchens; culinary
Usage: less common than the noun form

Examples

• The renowned culinarian prepared an elaborate five-course meal for the gala.
• She studied under a master culinarian in Paris before opening her own restaurant.
• The culinarian traditions of the region reflect centuries of cultural influence.
• As a passionate culinarian, he spent weekends experimenting with new recipes.
• The competition attracted culinarians from around the world.
• His culinarian expertise was evident in every dish he created.