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

• 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

Martha Stewart avoids cooking while on vacation, preferring to experience local cuisines. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

The experience is incredible, with expert guides, detailed itineraries, high-quality boats, and delicious cuisine. —Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Turmeric, derived from the root of a plant in the ginger family, is traditionally used in cooking and cuisine. —Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025

Between the aroma of sizzling cuisine, the driving beat of live music, and the anticipation for some of Hip-Hop and R&B’s biggest names, the city’s energy was palpable. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025

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