cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
kwē-
Synonyms of cuisinenext
: manner of preparing food : style of cooking
a cooking method used in French cuisine
also : the food prepared
enjoys French cuisine

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.
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The Artist puts forward Olio, a fine dining and slow food fusion of Basque and French cuisine. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 In addition to its dozens of craft beers and cocktails available at each location, University of Beer serves classic bar fare and elevated takes on the cuisine. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 The events will feature tournament-exclusive cocktails, live Salsa and Samba entertainment, big screen TVs to watch the games and Dominican and Latin cuisine. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 10 June 2026 Scallion Oil Noodles Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuisine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuisine was in 1786

Cite this Entry

“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuisine. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun
cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
kwē-
: style of cooking
Mexican cuisine
Chinese cuisine
also : the food cooked

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