noun
Common
cuisine
kwih-ZEEN
Cuisine (noun) means a characteristic style of cooking associated with a particular region or culture. Example: “The restaurant offers a modern take on Italian cuisine at lunchtime.”
noun
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A characteristic style of cooking associated with a particular region or culture.
"The restaurant offers a modern take on Italian cuisine at lunchtime."
"They specialize in traditional Thai cuisine."
"French cuisine is known for its rich sauces."
How to use cuisine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style or tradition of cooking tied to a place or culture.
Common pairings
French cuisine
fine cuisine
local cuisine
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Word forms
- Plural
- cuisines
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Etymology
Borrowed from French cuisine ("cooking, kitchen"), from Late Latin cocina, from earlier coquina, meaning "kitchen."
Synonyms
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culinary style
gastronomy
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Rhymes for cuisine
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What does “cuisine” mean?
The word “cuisine” means a characteristic style of cooking associated with a particular region or culture. In plain terms, a style or tradition of cooking tied to a place or culture.
How do you pronounce “cuisine”?
“Cuisine” is pronounced kwih-ZEEN (/kwɪˈziːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “cuisine” in a sentence?
Here is “cuisine” used in a sentence: “They specialize in traditional Thai cuisine.”
What part of speech is “cuisine”?
“Cuisine” is a noun.
Where does the word “cuisine” come from?
The word “cuisine” comes from Late Latin. Borrowed from French cuisine ("cooking, kitchen"), from Late Latin cocina, from earlier coquina, meaning "kitchen.".
Is “cuisine” a common word?
“Cuisine” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between cuisine and cooking?
Cuisine refers to a characteristic style of cooking associated with a particular region or culture, such as French cuisine or Thai cuisine. Cooking is the general activity of preparing food and is not tied to a specific regional identity.
What is the difference between cuisine and food?
Food is the general term for anything eaten for nourishment, while cuisine specifically refers to the distinctive style and traditions of cooking associated with a place or culture. Cuisine implies a coherent set of techniques, ingredients, and dishes rather than just individual items of food.
Is cuisine a formal word?
Cuisine is used in both everyday and formal contexts, though it often appears in restaurant reviews, menus, and writing about food culture. It carries a slightly more sophisticated tone than the plain word cooking.
