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

Vaknin's inspiration was to take vegan cuisine to a fine dining level but still keep the food and vibe accessible. —Aly Walansky, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

The island also offers catered cuisine for the superyachts. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

For coastal cuisine made with seafood, produce, and other ingredients sourced from around the Gulf, check out Pearl, Sunset Pointe, and Thyme on Section. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024

Orlando's: Sample classic St. Lucian cuisine done right at the eponymous restaurant of one of the island's top local chefs. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 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