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

The selection of food on offer at Sandals – every cuisine under the sun served at 12 restaurants – is just as dazzling. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

The reception moved indoors for a dinner full of Mexican and Southern cuisine, along with a night full of music. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Other restaurants include Coda, another bar swathed in emerald-green hues inspired by records, and Istana, an ode to Malaysian cuisine. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

Before attempting a life of leisure, Chen was one of the most influential figures in Chongqing cuisine in the San Gabriel Valley. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 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