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Definition of
chef noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
chef
noun
noun
NAmE
/
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ʃɛf
/
/
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a professional cook, especially the most senior cook in a restaurant, hotel, etc.
see
pastry chef
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chef
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