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

Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

An upscale waterfront option in Belmont with a scenic setting and a menu focused on contemporary American cuisine, seafood and steaks. — Evan Moore july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Renowned chefs like Enrico Crippa, Davide Di Fabio, Tiziana Francoforte, and Francesco Brutto crafted innovative menus, blending high-end cuisine with the festival's vibrant energy. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Naturally, on a continent the size of Asia, the flavors of its ultra-exclusive stays are as varied as its cuisines. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 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
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: style of cooking

Mexican cuisine

Chinese cuisine

also : the food cooked