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

More to Explore Restaurants Built Modern Japan’s Identity In the early 20th century, Japan's embrace of exotic cuisines helped strengthen its connections both to China and to the West. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025

But Blue Apron takes a more generalist approach, offering a variety of meals across a wide range of cuisines. —Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025

The event also features chalk street artists, live music performances, international street cuisine and old-fashioned festival food. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025

Paya is a celebration of island cuisine — specifically the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and the islands of Spain. —Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 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