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cuisine

noun cui·sine \ kwi-ˈzēn , kwē- \
|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

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

  1. a cooking method used in French cuisine

  2. a cuisine based on local ingredients

  3. This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine.

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Origin and Etymology of cuisine

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

cuisine Synonyms

Synonyms

cookery, cooking;

Related Words

haute cuisine;

gastronomy;

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

CUISINE Defined for English Language Learners

cuisine

noun

Definition of cuisine for English Language Learners

  • : a style of cooking

  • : food that is cooked in a particular way

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