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

Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025

Both of these interactions are indicative of her approach to cuisine and hospitality as a whole. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025

Dishes like ceviche and tiraditos mark a fresh contrast from the usual northeastern Brazilian cuisine. —Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025

The cuisines represented are Japanese (4 restaurants), French (1), Spanish (1), American (2), Contemporary (4), and American Contemporary (3). —Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 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