cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: manner of preparing food : style of cooking

a cooking method used in French cuisine

also : the food prepared

enjoys French cuisine

Synonyms

• cookery
• cooking

Examples of cuisine in a Sentence

a cooking method used in French cuisine

a cuisine based on local ingredients

This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine.

Recent Examples on the Web

The town's architecture and cuisine centers around its German roots. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024

The menu is based on the concept of monastery cuisine — simple, natural preparation, with a preference for vegetables, herbs, and fruit. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024

For history buffs, foodies, or travel lovers, White offers engaging insights into how wine intersects with culture, geography, and cuisine. —Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Karuna Long, chef of Sophon, a restaurant blending Khmer cuisine and Pacific Northwest bounty in Seattle Photograph by Michael Raines On sharing Khmer culture… There's a lot of pride and a sense of responsibility. —Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, kitchen, from Old French, from Late Latin coquina — more at kitchen entry 1

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cuisine

• chef de cuisine
• haute cuisine
• nouvelle cuisine

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: style of cooking

Mexican cuisine

Chinese cuisine

also : the food cooked