cuisine

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 The centerpiece of the restaurant and its cuisine is a traditional Mexican hearth. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The destination’s popularity is no surprise, really—Ciudad de México (CDMX) is one of the world’s greatest epicenters of culture, with architectural masterpieces, innovative cuisine, and a lively art scene that all contribute to the capital’s rich history. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025 In South Indian cuisine, raw papaya is used to prepare Kootu, a flavorful lentil stew, and is often served with steaming hot rice with a generous dollop of ghee on top. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed Gala: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuisine

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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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