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Definition of cuisine

cuisine

/kwɪˈziːn/
cui · sine
Plural:cuisines
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• noun

1

A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.

Example

"The coastal city is famous for its vibrant seafood cuisine, which blends traditional spices with fresh local ingredients."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French cuisine ('kitchen' or 'cooking'), which evolved from Late Latin cocīna, a variant of Latin coquīna ('kitchen'), from the verb coquere ('to cook').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cuisine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cuisine
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