¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cookoff
1. a cooking contest [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cookoff
Literary usage of Cookoff
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cayman Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"Annual Taste of Cayman, Grand Cayman - Sponsored by the Restaurant Association,
this event includes a taste of local restaurants, a chili cookoff, ..."
2. The Virginia Handbook by Blair Howard (2001)
"The Virginia State Championship Chili cookoff, held in Roanoke on the first
Saturday in May, is a statewide event culminating in the award to the champion. ..."
3. Adventure Guide to Oklahoma by Lynne M. Sullivan (1999)
"This week-long event has been taking place since 1969 and includes bike races,
a chili cookoff, and a concert. But the real attention-getter is the World ..."
4. Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Maryland by William J. Burnham, Mary K. Burnham (2002)
"... happens during the first week in August; Octoberfest (« 540-635-3185) is held
the fourth Saturday in September, with a chili cookoff and art show. ..."
5. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"... pitch their tents and bed down in their RVs on the first weekend of November
for the Frank X. Tolbert/ Wick Fowler Memorial Championship Chili cookoff, ..."
6. Romantic Weekends in Texas by Mary Lu Abbott (2003)
"Among events: General Granbury's Birthday & Bean & Rib cookoff, a festival of
arts, crafts, food and games, is in March, and Granbury Market Days are ..."
7. The Jewish Travel Guide by Betsy Sheldon (2001)
"This restaurant advertises as the first-place winner in the James Beard Chili
cookoff. A meat menu features chicken, beef, fish, and pasta, ..."
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