A1 noun Neutral #2,571 most common

cuisine

/kwɪˈziːn/

Cuisine refers to a specific style of cooking and the types of food that are typical of a particular country or region. It describes the traditions, ingredients, and techniques used to prepare meals in a specific culture.

Examples

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1

I really enjoy eating Italian cuisine because I love fresh pasta and pizza.

I really enjoy eating Italian cuisine because I love fresh pasta and pizza.

2

The international summit will showcase a diverse range of global cuisines to the delegates.

The international summit will showcase a diverse range of global cuisines to the delegates.

3

What's your go-to cuisine when you can't decide what to order for dinner?

What's your go-to cuisine when you can't decide what to order for dinner?

Word Family

Noun
cuisine
Adjective
culinary
Related
chef
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Cousin'. Every country has a 'Cousin' (Cuisine) that cooks in a special way!

Quick Quiz

The restaurant is famous for its authentic Japanese ____, especially the sushi.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cuisine

Examples

1

I really enjoy eating Italian cuisine because I love fresh pasta and pizza.

everyday

I really enjoy eating Italian cuisine because I love fresh pasta and pizza.

2

The international summit will showcase a diverse range of global cuisines to the delegates.

formal

The international summit will showcase a diverse range of global cuisines to the delegates.

3

What's your go-to cuisine when you can't decide what to order for dinner?

informal

What's your go-to cuisine when you can't decide what to order for dinner?

4

Sociological studies often examine how traditional cuisine reflects a nation's historical migrations.

academic

Sociological studies often examine how traditional cuisine reflects a nation's historical migrations.

5

Our corporate catering menu specializes in high-quality Mediterranean cuisine for large events.

business

Our corporate catering menu specializes in high-quality Mediterranean cuisine for large events.

Word Family

Noun
cuisine
Adjective
culinary
Related
chef

Common Collocations

local cuisine local cuisine
traditional cuisine traditional cuisine
fine cuisine fine cuisine
international cuisine international cuisine
authentic cuisine authentic cuisine

Common Phrases

haute cuisine

haute cuisine

fusion cuisine

fusion cuisine

signature cuisine

signature cuisine

Often Confused With

cuisine vs kitchen

A 'kitchen' is the physical room where you cook, whereas 'cuisine' is the style of the food itself.

cuisine vs food

'Food' is a general term for anything you eat, while 'cuisine' implies a sophisticated or cultural style of cooking.

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Usage Notes

Use 'cuisine' when you want to sound more professional or descriptive about a culture's food. It is almost always preceded by an adjective like 'French', 'spicy', or 'traditional'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'I like Chinese kitchen' instead of 'I like Chinese cuisine'. Always use 'cuisine' or 'food' when referring to the style of cooking.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Cousin'. Every country has a 'Cousin' (Cuisine) that cooks in a special way!

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Word Origin

From the French word 'cuisine', which means kitchen or method of cooking, originally from the Latin 'coquina'.

Grammar Patterns

uncountable (usually) countable when referring to multiple types (cuisines of the world) often follows a nationality adjective
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Cultural Context

Cuisine is a point of national pride for many countries and is often considered a key part of their cultural heritage.

Quick Quiz

The restaurant is famous for its authentic Japanese ____, especially the sushi.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cuisine

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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