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

La Popular, on the other hand, is a dreamy open-air spot that serves lunch and dinner focused on more sustainable, local cuisine. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026

Puck has curated a menu that spotlights cuisines from around the world and covers both the classic and quirky. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026

Elegant evening of wine, cuisine, music and community, all supporting Hospice of Chesapeake. —Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026

Cherry Blossom Inspired Bites A delicious way to celebrate the season is by visiting one of the city’s dining pop-ups that highlight Japanese inspired cuisine. —Katie Riley, Southern Living, 11 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