Word
cuisine
Phoneticscui·sine, stress on the second syllable
US/kwɪˈzin/
UK/kwɪzˈiːn/
Definitions
01style of cooking
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking
n. a specific style of cooking that belongs to a country or culture.
n. a characteristic manner or style of food preparation, typically associated with a specific geographic region or ethnic group.
“Italian cuisine is famous all over the world for its pasta and pizza dishes.”
“The chef specialises in fusion cuisine, blending traditional Japanese techniques with locally sourced ingredients from the Mediterranean coast.”
Synonyms
02high-quality food
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. expensive or very high-quality food served in a restaurant.
n. the food prepared in a specific style, often implying a high standard of culinary art or 'haute cuisine'.
“The hotel is known for its excellent cuisine and beautiful views of the sea.”
“Critics praised the restaurant for its innovative cuisine, noting that every course was a masterpiece of balance and texture.”
03a kitchen
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic · Formal
n. a room or department where cooking is done.
n. a kitchen or cooking department within a large household or institution.
“The servants hurried between the dining hall and the cuisine to fetch more wine.”
“The architectural plans for the manor house situated the cuisine in the basement to ensure that cooking smells did not reach the guest quarters.”
Usage
Rarely used in modern English except in historical contexts or when referring to the physical layout of grand estates.
Real-World Examples
“The enslaved Africans and free people of color working around Randolph were central in introducing her to the foods and flavors that became the core of Southern cuisine.” “Proteins from flatfishes such as tonguefish (Soleidae), still important in Kansai and Seto Inland Sea cuisine today, were also found.” “Koo might be adrift in the world, but keeps his home with him via his national cuisine .” Etymology
Borrowed from French cuisine (“cooking, culinary art, kitchen”), from Late Latin cocīna, from earlier coquīna (“kitchen”). Doublet of kitchen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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