cuisine

noun cui·sine \ kwi-ˈzēn , kwē- \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Examples: cuisine in a Sentence

Definition of cuisine

: manner of preparing food : style of cooking

a cooking method used in French cuisine

; also : the food prepared

enjoys French cuisine

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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 of cuisine from the Web

Young chefs are stagingabroad and returning home to open inspired establishments that celebrate the heart of Czech cookery, elevating the cuisine to Michelin recognition.

— kat odell, Vogue, "Where to Find the Fruits of Prague’s Food Revolution," 7 July 2018
The California cuisine features a menu of seasonal ingredients with European influences, and the bar program will offer a wine list of more than 150 selections curated by wine buyer and sommelier Nemanja Pejcic.

— carolina gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "No matter how you Poke It, Hillcrest eatery introduces Mexican spin to Hawaiian fare," 5 July 2018
Now, she was excited to place the cuisine in a broader, more global context.

— hannah walhout, Smithsonian, "Forget Baguettes — Why In-the-Know Bread Lovers Should be Heading to the Caucasus (Recipe)," 5 July 2018
There’s the acclaimed Grille and Pub, featuring a sit-down restaurant known for some of the best cuisine in the area.

— brent kennedy, The Aegis, "Mountain Branch Golf Club," 22 June 2018
Following the event guests will be encouraged to have lunch in Clarkston to explore the diverse cuisine the city has to offer, while supporting local refugee and immigrant owned businesses.

— pamela miller, ajc, "World Refugee Day celebration Saturday in Clarkston," 20 June 2018
The restaurant has found a place in the hearts of local Marrakshi, who are keen to savor the excellent family cuisine while supporting these women on the path to financial independence.

— stéphanie jacob, The Christian Science Monitor, "In Morocco, women find a recipe for success and gainful employment," 14 June 2018
Some of our fave street style from a recent market The looks at Smorgasburg—which takes place on Sundays at ROW DTLA—are as varied as the cuisine served there.

— aurelia d'amore, Los Angeles Magazine, "At Smorgasburg, Vendors Serve Food and Shoppers Serve Looks," 11 June 2018
Restaurateurs will offer up some conversation with the cuisine.

— carol motsinger, Cincinnati.com, "There's a new Wine and Food Experience in Cincinnati. Here's what you need to know," 7 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of cuisine

French, literally, kitchen, from Old French, from Late Latin coquina — more at kitchen

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First Known Use: 1786

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cuisine Synonyms

Synonyms

cookery, cooking;

Related Words

haute cuisine;

gastronomy;

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CUISINE Defined for English Language Learners

cuisine

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Definition of cuisine for English Language Learners

: a style of cooking
: food that is cooked in a particular way

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