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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The rooftop bar, restaurant, and social space, Salino, specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, along with a selection of classic cocktails. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025 The new hotel will feature 280 rooms and suites, 55 private residences, and 10 restaurants and bars serving a range of cuisines from high-end Japanese to signature Greek dishes with French flair. Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 But its space on Santa Fe Drive will soon reopen, reviving another local favorite specializing in the same cuisine. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 28 May 2025 Then, for dinner, experience a unique blend of Italian and Appalachian cuisine at Ilda. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 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 6 Jun. 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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