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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Enjoy barefoot, beachfront dining and elevated Caribbean cuisine at Jack's Beach Bar along popular Princess Margaret Beach. Dock the dinghy at Bar One to enjoy a frozen cocktail or an ice-cold beer at this floating bar anchored offshore. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025 Celebrating this unique heritage, the St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival in February features a series of special events at various venues that feature Spanish wine, cuisine, and culture. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025 An all-Kosher Beach Club blending Mediterranean cuisine and Israeli nightlife opens in Miami Beach this weekend. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025 The awards are presented by the Caribbean Elite Group, which also produces Caribbean Elite Magazine – a print and digital publication that highlights Caribbean entertainers, artists, producers, promoters, cuisine, travel, fashion and entrepreneurs. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 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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