1. plural of cooking; instances or sessions of preparing food by applying heat
Usage: countable noun; typically used when referring to multiple separate cooking events or batches
2. plural of cooking; the methods, techniques, or styles of preparing food in different contexts or cuisines
Usage: often used in comparative or descriptive contexts

Examples

• The restaurant offers several different cookings from around the world.
• Her weekend cookings always impress the family.
• We tried three different cookings of the same recipe to find the best method.
• The chef demonstrated various cookings techniques during the class.
• Traditional cookings in that region use local herbs and spices.
• Multiple cookings were needed to prepare enough food for the event.