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cuisine

/kwɪˈziːn/noun

A style of cooking, especially one linked to a particular country or region.

Example sentences

  • “Thai cuisine is famous for balancing sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.”
  • “Our town has restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world.”

French loanword, literally 'kitchen'. Attach a place or style: Thai cuisine, haute cuisine.

Synonyms for cuisine

  • cooking
  • cookery

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