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

Alexandra's favorite things to do while traveling include hiking to spectacular heights, enjoying new cuisines, and gaining wisdom and new perspectives from cultures around the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026

Whether someone is vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, or simply loves exploring different cuisines, there is an incredible range of options. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

The new restaurant also includes a full liquor license, meaning margaritas and beers are available to sip alongside El Ruso’s cuisine for the first time. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Simple also never means dull, a problem Danforth sees with one famous Kansas City cuisine. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 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