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

How Mexican flavors shaped the swangy trend The sweet and spicy combination at the core of swangy has deep roots in Mexican cuisine. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Zucchini also offers a satisfying texture and flavor, and its versatility opens up endless cuisine possibilities. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 30 July 2026

Not surprisingly, seafood is central to the local cuisine, with such dishes as sole sablaise, a local fish; cuttlefish stew; and mouclade, a mussel dish, among the specialties. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Visitors to the festival can also eat Authentic Serbian cuisine. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 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
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn 

kwē-

: style of cooking

Mexican cuisine

Chinese cuisine

also : the food cooked