a book of recipes and cooking directions
"She opened her favorite cookbook to find a new recipe for pasta."
A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.
"I bought a new cookbook to find fresh ideas for dinner parties."
In plain English: A cookbook is a book that gives you recipes and instructions on how to make different kinds of food.
"She pulled out her favorite cookbook to find a new recipe for dinner."
Usage: A cookbook contains specific instructions for preparing dishes, whereas general cooking advice might appear in other culinary guides. Use this term when referring to a dedicated collection of recipes rather than a single meal plan or instructional video.
The word cookbook comes from combining the English words cook and book. It may also be a direct translation of the German term Kochbuch, which means "cooking book."