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 Local restaurants have also suffered, including the closure of Socalo, a standby for modern Mexican cuisine from Border Grill chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, on Valentine’s Day. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 We were also impressed by the versatile food options—particularly the Cantonese cuisine and excellent afternoon tea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026 Wendi Weston, Sacramento County program coordinator for Master Food Preservers, said cultural and local education are core aspects of the group’s work, as California’s diverse population brings a melting pot of cuisines with it. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuisine
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cooking
Noun
  • Braised chicken breasts were not marked as needing additional cooking, though that was corrected.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Organized around seven guiding principles, the book pairs philosophy with practical recipes, encouraging readers to see cooking as an opportunity to reconnect with food, others, and themselves instead of an obligation.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooking

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“Cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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