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

Sui-Ren is the hotel’s signature high-end restaurant, focusing on Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026

Chef de cuisine Andres Araujo, formerly at the helm of Uchi Denver’s kitchen, stepped up to lead Uchiko’s opening in Cherry Creek. —Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026

All around the country, cookbook clubs are popping up as a new way to get out and learn about different cuisines. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

This month, its running theme is inspired by Mardi Gras and Carnival celebrations, featuring late-night bites and drinks that draw on Filipino and New Orleans cuisine. —Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 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
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: style of cooking

Mexican cuisine

Chinese cuisine

also : the food cooked