cuisine

noun

cui·​sine kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
kwē-
Synonyms of cuisinenext
: 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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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The cuisine at Altius is shaped by Jessica Bauer, the executive chef and partner. Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 His ode to Armenian cuisine is now open as a counter-service restaurant in Glendale. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 The seasonal menu fuses cuisine from the Low Country, Japan, Mexico, and California. Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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