Cajun

1 of 2

noun

Ca·​jun ˈkā-jən 

variants or less commonly Cajan

: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia

Cajun

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cajuns

2

: of, relating to, or prepared in a style of cooking originating among the Cajuns and characterized by the use of hot seasonings (such as cayenne pepper)

Examples of Cajun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Serve with lemon wedges How to Make Homemade Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning In a small bowl stir together 1 tsp. —Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025

Brunch lovers can now get a taste of the Chicken and Bo-Berry Waffles, crafted with a crispy, seasoned Cajun filet sandwiched between a warm Bo-Berry waffle drizzled with a Bo-Berry Honey Glaze. —Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025

Baltimore Street Grill: A downtown staple for more than 25 years, this eatery serves American fare with a Cajun flare. —Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025

Eunice is a small town nearby known for its blend of Cajun, Creole and cowboy influences and is often regarded as the Cajun capital of the world. —Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of Acadian

First Known Use

Noun

1868, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Cajun

• contagion

Kids Definition

Cajun

1 of 2 noun

Ca·​jun ˈkā-jən 

: a Louisianian whose ancestors were French-speaking immigrants from Acadia, Canada

Cajun

2 of 2 adjective

1

: of or relating to the Cajuns

2

: prepared in a cooking style originating with the Cajuns and marked by the use of hot seasonings (as cayenne pepper)

Etymology

Noun

from an altered form of Acadian