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 Haute cuisine and larger suites have created a more expensive tier within United’s business class—a strategy other airlines are also pursuing. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Meg Nazworth came to eat at Kafi BBQ after having Halal barbecue last year and enjoying various Middle Eastern and African cuisines. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Beyond its design, this stunning property, which opened in 2001, has brought Disney’s Africa to the plate and, for many guests, a first exposure to the cuisine of this vast continent. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The whole family can enjoy an afternoon of live music performances, traditional dance showcases, children's activities, authentic Hispanic cuisine and more. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuisine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuisine
cooking
Noun
  • Parton also endorsed several food and cooking products, including cake mixes and frozen meals, throughout her career.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooking

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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisine. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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