noun · formal
cuisine
/kwɪˈziːn/cui·SINE
The style of cooking typical of a country, region, or restaurant.
Examples
“Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta and olive oil.”
“She enjoys exploring different cuisines when she travels.”
“Traditional cuisine often reflects local ingredients.”
Band 8 sentence
“When people travel nowadays they often seek authentic cuisine as a way to understand local culture.”
Collocations
- national cuisine
- local/traditional cuisine
- fine dining cuisine
Word family
Common mistakes
I like Vietnam cuisine.→I like Vietnamese cuisine.
This restaurant's cuisine is very delicious.→This restaurant's cuisine is very varied/delicate.
I love cuisines from different countries.→I love the cuisines of different countries.
Say it for a higher band
5food→6cooking→7+cuisine
Synonyms
gastronomy
cooking style
Easily confused
cooking
“I've always enjoyed cooking because it's a creative way to unwind after work.”
dish
“Sushi is a dish of Japanese cuisine.”
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