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

As a nod to the bride's Cajun roots, strolling food stations had a heavy seafood presence. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025

Here is what to consider. Consider the Season Since red is the ultimate pedicure pick for summer 2025, feel free to go with something that feels more vibrant or summery, such as OPI’s iconic pinky orange-red Cajun Shrimp. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025

Though crawfish makes up more than half of its business, the company sells other Cajun delicacies like boudin, king cakes, crab, oysters, alligator meat and more. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 May 2025

The company last month introduced new variations of mac and cheese, including Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese and Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese, in addition to a new Green Goddess Cobb Salad and a Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of Acadian

First Known Use

Noun

1868, 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