cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/ noun B2- A characteristic manner or style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin. · French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking.· The restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.
- The food prepared using such style.
- Synonym of culinary art: The art of preparing food in general.
- A kitchen or cooking department.
Plural cuisines
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The tables were well filled with prosperous-looking diners, there was a good orchestra, playing softly enough to make conversation a possible pleasure, and the cuisine and service were beyond criticism.
“Her cuisine is a little limited, but she has as good an idea of breakfast as a Scotch-woman.
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