cuisine

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/kwɪˈziːn/

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/kwɪˈziːn/ · /kəˈziːn/

Definition of cuisine

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)A characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

“French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking.”
“The restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

“French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking.”
“The restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.”
(countable, uncountable)The food prepared using such style.

“For example, salsa and pico de gallo from Mexican cuisine sometimes include fruits like peach, mango or pineapple, balancing hot peppers like habanero or jalapeño with their sweetness. […] Cookbooks covering cuisines that feature swicy flavor profiles are a great place to start.”
(uncountable)Synonym of culinary art: The art of preparing food in general.
(countable, dated)A kitchen or cooking department.

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Borrowed from French cuisine (“cooking, culinary art, kitchen”), from Late Latin cocīna, from earlier coquīna (“kitchen”). Doublet of kitchen.

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