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 Alexandra's favorite things to do while traveling include hiking to spectacular heights, enjoying new cuisines, and gaining wisdom and new perspectives from cultures around the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026 Whether someone is vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, or simply loves exploring different cuisines, there is an incredible range of options. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The new restaurant also includes a full liquor license, meaning margaritas and beers are available to sip alongside El Ruso’s cuisine for the first time. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Simple also never means dull, a problem Danforth sees with one famous Kansas City cuisine. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuisine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuisine
cooking
Noun
  • Kristen Kish, host of Top Chef, is well aware of this squeeze and wants the winners of the Bravo reality cooking show to be awarded more prize money for triumphing in the kitchen.
    — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rio de Janeiro and the Serra Fluminense Rafa Costa e Silva leads Lasai, an intimate 10-seat restaurant in Rio, where the cooking is driven by ingredients from nearby farms and small producers rather than imported luxury.
    — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooking

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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisine. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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