recipe

noun

rec·​i·​pe ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce recipe (audio)
Synonyms of recipe
1
: prescription sense 4a
2
: a set of instructions for making something from various ingredients
3
: a formula or procedure for doing or attaining something
a recipe for success

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The recipe calls for fresh thyme. I didn't read the recipe carefully. This is one of my grandmother's recipes.
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Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The asking price includes the restaurant business, the Alabama Jack’s name and brand, equipment, merchandise operation, conch fritter recipe and other recipes for food served at the restaurant. — Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Take pictures of the recipe box and text it to all the cousins or the family group chat and save it to a drive somewhere. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recipe

Word History

Etymology

Latin, take, imperative of recipere to take, receive — more at receive

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recipe was in 1533

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recipe

noun
rec·​i·​pe ˈres-ə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce recipe (audio)
1
: prescription sense 2a
2
: a set of instructions for making something (as a food dish) from various things
a recipe for beef stew
3
: method of proceeding
a recipe for success

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