(uncountable) The process of preparing food by using heat.

(countable, rare) An instance of preparing food by using heat.

The noun "cooking" refers to the result of preparing food using heat, one's ability to prepare food, and the style or genre of food preparation.

(uncountable) The cheapest available beer for sale in a public house; cooking bitter or cooking lager.

present participle and gerund of cook

Designed for culinary purposes

(informal) In progress, happening.

(of an alcoholic drink) Cheap; better suited for use in recipes than drinking.