: 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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Looking up an eatery ahead of time can provide a lot of context around variables like the formality level, style, and cuisine.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
These events showcase traditional Southern dishes and global cuisine while also allowing attendees to sip wines and spirits from brands created by Black folks.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This annual festival gives these chefs a chance to showcase the brilliance of their food and the electrifying energy of their culture and cuisine.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The diner specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine and serves just breakfast and lunch, with various egg scrambles, to-die-for biscuits and gravy, po’boys, burgers, and sandwiches on the menu.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
These events showcase traditional Southern dishes and global cuisine while also allowing attendees to sip wines and spirits from brands created by Black folks.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This annual festival gives these chefs a chance to showcase the brilliance of their food and the electrifying energy of their culture and cuisine.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The diner specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine and serves just breakfast and lunch, with various egg scrambles, to-die-for biscuits and gravy, po’boys, burgers, and sandwiches on the menu.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuisine. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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cuisine
noun
cui·sine
kwi-ˈzēn 
kwē-
: style of cooking
Mexican cuisine
Chinese cuisine
also
: the food cooked
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