cuisines

plural of cuisine
as in cookeries
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 cuisines Cristian has more than two decades of restaurant experience in various cuisines. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 22 Sep. 2026 The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026 The starchy stem tuber is foundational to dozens of cuisines, with a calorie-per-acre yield that puts virtually every other staple grain to shame. — Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026 The Straker’s aims to be just as scene-y, offering a mix of dishes inspired by British and Italian cuisines. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Regional cuisines and dishes Italian cuisine has marked regional differences influenced by geography, terrain, climate, and availability of local ingredients. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 Originating in Asia, ginger is prevalent in Asian cuisines, where it is used in curries, soups, sauces, and noodle dishes. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 The trail spans a variety of cuisines, from Cuban to Vietnamese. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The western part was considered more pro-European and whoever was closer to Russia was considered pro-Russian — and the cuisines were different. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Cuisines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisines. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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