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

Serving up everything from farm-to-table fare to Mediterranean cuisine and even shareable plates of pan-Asian specialties in its many eateries, the Belmond’s kitchen staff know no bounds. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Whatever the outcome, France is likely to remain a very attractive destination for retirees, with its winning combination of climate, culture and cuisine. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025

Bikini Bottom's finest cuisine is coming to a Burger King near you. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025

There are also poolside bungalows to relax in, a private beach, and a 24-7 fitness center, and a restaurant showcasing the best of Floribbean cuisine. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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