Meaning of the word cookhouse in English

What does cookhouse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cookhouse

US /ˈkʊk.haʊs/
UK /ˈkʊk.haʊs/

Noun

a building or room used for cooking, especially in a camp, military base, or other temporary or communal setting

Example:
The soldiers gathered at the cookhouse for their evening meal.
During the camping trip, we all took turns cooking in the communal cookhouse.