cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
kwē-
: manner of preparing food : style of cooking
a cooking method used in French cuisine
also : the food prepared
enjoys French cuisine

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.
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Umut Yılmaz, the mayor of Şehitkamil, told AA that the Gaziantep Province is known for its cuisine. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025 To ease in newcomers to Indian cuisine, the duo plans to serve familiar Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala with rice. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025 Whereas SheWolf has become a beacon of Roman cuisine, with its handmade pastas made with grains milled in house, Medusa will draw inspiration from Sicily. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 Good flavor knows no boundaries, and Charlotte’s restaurants featuring authentic Hispanic and Latin American cuisine will make your mouth water. Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuisine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuisine was in 1786

Cite this Entry

“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuisine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

cuisine

noun
cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
kwē-
: style of cooking
Mexican cuisine
Chinese cuisine
also : the food cooked

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