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cook dinner vs cook a dinner

Both 'cook dinner' and 'cook a dinner' can be correct, but there is a difference between them. 'Cook dinner' is more commonly used and refers to the act of preparing a meal in the evening. On the other hand, 'cook a dinner' is less common and is used when referring to a specific meal that is being prepared.

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Last updated: October 13, 2024 • 13750 views

cook dinner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the general act of preparing a meal in the evening.

Examples:

I will cook dinner tonight.
She enjoys cooking dinner for her family.
Who is going to cook dinner?
Let's cook dinner together.
He usually cooks dinner on weekends.

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

Dec 3, 2023 ... How long does it take you to cook dinner???? I am barely starting to cook for myself lol but I am taking like 3 hrs. Breakfast and lunch is ...
Aug 18, 2018 ... What does it mean if a man invites you to their home to cook dinner together? It is a positive step in your relationship. He is trying to ...
Jul 23, 2021 ... How long does it take you to cook dinner? How much time do you spend on making dinner on average? Do you make a big batch once and eat it ...
Nov 15, 2015 ... Open in App. Sign In. How long, on average, does it take to prepare and cook dinner for your family (not your self)?. All related (55).
May 8, 2019 ... I literally get home at 6 or 630 from daycare pick up and it is immediately time for dinner then bed at 730. How do people cook dinner every night?
Mar 10, 2021 ... I seldom cook dinner. I prepare salad for our dinner, like grated carrots, sliced cucumber, diced tomatoes , apples, sprinkled with raisins, ...
Oct 11, 2024 ... AITAH for being furious cause my wife didn't cook dinner for work colleagues? I (30M) am working tirelessly on a high-stakes project for ...
Jan 17, 2020 ... I'm going to cook dinner for my family for the first time. What are some ideas for a meal and tips to make sure it doesn't make a disaster ...
Jan 3, 2019 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. What should I do if my parents refuse to cook dinner and I didn't have lunch? All related (67). Recommended.

Alternatives:

prepare dinner
make dinner
fix dinner
whip up dinner
whip together dinner

cook a dinner

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific meal that is being prepared.

Examples:

She is going to cook a dinner for her boss.
He cooked a dinner for his girlfriend last night.
They are cooking a dinner for the charity event.
I will cook a dinner for the family reunion.
Who cooked a dinner for the party?

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

Oct 8, 2020 ... A step-by-step guide to planning a dinner party, from what to cook, to how to enjoy your own party.
Jan 14, 2022 ... This year, I made a resolution to cook a dinner for each state. What do you consider California's state dish? Discussion. I did search the ...
Sep 28, 2022 ... 1089 likes, 9 comments - ronak_shah0507 on September 28, 2022: "What a pleasure to cook a dinner spread for Mr. Ranbir Kapoor on his ...
Sep 3, 2010 ... How long it takes to cook a dinner ;... 2010/9/4 11:24 ; What's a DH? Cooking a typical Japanese meal "(main dish, rice, side dish, soup, dessert ...
Sep 21, 2024 ... 64 likes, 8 comments - joebrockaverage on September 21, 2024: "The Italians say all you need to cook a dinner is five ingredients.
Feb 21, 2013 ... My teens have to cook a dinner once a week. My son, age 19, made the spicy oven fries from your book tonight for dinners along with grilled ...
May 28, 2012 ... When someone hears that my kids each cook a dinner every single week and clean-up the kitchen after the meal, they're intrigued.
Nov 17, 2022 ... It makes no sense to cook a dinner in somebody else's house as a first date. Many answers treat a first date as a first meeting but this is ...
Eventbrite - Central Market Cooking School Fort Worth presents Couples Cook: A Dinner for Dia de los Muertos - Friday, November 1, 2024 at Central Market ...
Nov 15, 2015 ... I cook for a family of four and it usually takes me 2–3 hours to prep and cook a dinner which usually will be a starch like rice or potatoes ...

Alternatives:

prepare a dinner
make a dinner
fix a dinner
whip up a dinner
whip together a dinner

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