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 of cuisine

• 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

For anyone new to Ethiopian food, Tedla compares it to Indian cuisine. —Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

The Michelin Guide inspectors will be looking at product quality, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine and consistency over time and across the entire menu. —Wcco Staff, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

In cozy suburban Roseville, a wide diversity of cuisines and unique dining concepts is also present. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026

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