English Expression · Intermediate
cooking time
The amount of time required to heat food to a desired temperature, at which the food is then prepared
Pronunciation: say cooking time
Meaning
The amount of time required to heat food to a desired temperature, at which the food is then prepared.
Example
Leave the vegetables to steam for the 20 minutes cooking time.
Leave the vegetables to steam for the 20 minutes cooking time.
Practice tips
- Practice cooking time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.