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

Chef Hemant believes that while ingredients may change, the heart of Indian cuisine lies in its techniques and spices. —Aly Walansky, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Savor a flavorful fusion of Latin, Caribbean, and Dutch cuisine. —Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025

There is almost no cultural activity that is not at least to some extent organized on national lines: think of art, literature, music, cuisine, dress, the standardization of languages, the collection of antiquities, the curation of museums. —Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025

With gorgeous beaches, excellent cuisine, and top-notch healthcare at an affordable price point, Turkey is quickly emerging as a leader in the medical tourism industry. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for cuisine

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: style of cooking

Mexican cuisine

Chinese cuisine

also : the food cooked