Cuisine Meaning
/kwɪˈziːn/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.
nounThe food prepared using such style.
Sentence Examples
I want to eat French cuisine.
This restaurant is famous for its excellent cuisine.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new restaurant in the city is famous for its authentic Italian ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I want to eat French ____.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French cuisine (“cooking, culinary art, kitchen”), from Late Latin cocīna, from earlier coquīna (“kitchen”). Doublet of kitchen.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2024 June 6, Brooke Younger, “What Is Swicy, and Why Do You Need It in Your Life?”, in Cozymeal:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The new restaurant in the city is famous for its authentic Italian ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I want to eat French ____.