cuisine

noun

kwi-ˈzēn How to pronounce cuisine (audio)
Definition of cuisinenext
as in cooking
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) spent several years in Tuscany mastering Italian cuisine

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Recent Examples of cuisine Six restaurants operate during the summer season, ranging from Mediterranean cooking at La Diala and French cuisine at Le Relais to Swiss dishes at Patrizier Stuben and Pizzeria Heuboden in the historic Chesa Veglia. — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026 The reception moved indoors for a dinner full of Mexican and Southern cuisine, along with a night full of music. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Other restaurants include Coda, another bar swathed in emerald-green hues inspired by records, and Istana, an ode to Malaysian cuisine. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026 Bravo Restaurant & Lounge Head to downtown Chilliwack’s Bravo Restaurant & Lounge for an elevated night out and inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuisine
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cooking
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  • Others mentioned using the products in cooking and marinades.
    — Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As the turkey thaws and a day of cooking prep begins, an equally integral Thanksgiving tradition is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cooking

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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisine. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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