Cajun

1 of 2

noun

Ca·​jun ˈkā-jən 

variants or less commonly Cajan

: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia

Cajun

2 of 2

adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cajuns

2

: of, relating to, or prepared in a style of cooking originating among the Cajuns and characterized by the use of hot seasonings (such as cayenne pepper)

Examples of Cajun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Top the dish with a combination of panko breadcrumbs and Cajun seasoning. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

The wings themselves are fresh, fried hard and tossed in house sauces ranging from mild and sweet to a serious Cajun dry rub. — Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker, AJC.com, 14 June 2026

Led by Chef Jonathan Leonard, the counter service-only restaurant will offer handmade empanadas with unique fillings, like Caribbean oxtail and Cajun crab mac & cheese. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

Toss smoky sausage, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and onions in herbs, Cajun seasoning, and olive oil, thread onto skewers, and grill for about 2 minutes per side. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of Acadian

First Known Use

Noun

1862, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Cajun

• contagion

Kids Definition

Cajun

1 of 2 noun

Ca·​jun ˈkā-jən 

: a Louisianian whose ancestors were French-speaking immigrants from Acadia, Canada

Cajun

2 of 2 adjective

1

: of or relating to the Cajuns

2

: prepared in a cooking style originating with the Cajuns and marked by the use of hot seasonings (as cayenne pepper)

Etymology

Noun

from an altered form of Acadian