nonculinary
adjective
non·cu·li·nary
ˌnän-ˈkə-lə-ˌner-ē 
-ˈkyü-,
-ˈkü-
: not of or relating to the kitchen or cookery : not culinary
Lime also has many nonculinary uses, including the manufacture of perfumes, suntan products, and cattlefeed …—
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Each episode is full of fun facts, cooking tips, and warm nonculinary life lessons.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2021
In fact, most are impressively accomplished in other, nonculinary fields.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2018
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2021
In fact, most are impressively accomplished in other, nonculinary fields.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Jan. 2018
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“Nonculinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonculinary. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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