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

Eco effort The Ranch emphasizes regenerative organic gardening and farm‑to‑table cuisine. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

Additionally, because Southern California is such a melting pot of cuisine and food fusion, the buffets in the area are as unique as the region itself. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

Inside the hotel is FiNO, which will serve shared plates of Mediterranean cuisine. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026

For dinner, Radici serves elevated Sicilian cuisine; Hemingway Bar handles the nightcap. —Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 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
• 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