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The head cook at a restaurant.

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Usage examples (39)
  • The chef made many wonderful dishes for the party.
  • Made 'em call the chef, I firmly held to my ground
  • Open space and a chef is what would work for me: D
  • "The chef is going to stay on for now," Ayalew says.
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  • A "chef" (a cook, usually one in charge of a kitchen) is the "chief" (head or leader of a group) of the cooks.
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