n · neutral
fusion
/ˈfjuːʒən/FU·sion
Band 7+speakingtask2
The combination of different styles or ideas, especially in cooking where elements from different cuisines are blended.
Examples
“The restaurant is known for its fusion dishes mixing Korean and Mexican flavours.”
“Fusion cuisine can be creative but sometimes lacks authenticity.”
“They offer a fusion menu that changes every month.”
Band 8 sentence
“The city's dining scene has blossomed with inventive fusion restaurants that combine local produce and international techniques.”
Collocations
- fusion cuisine
- fusion restaurant
Word family
fusion nfuse vfused adj
Common mistakes
mixed cuisine→fusion
mix→fusion
Say it for a higher band
5mix→6mixed→7+fusion
Synonyms
hybrid
Easily confused
mixed
“The salad was mixed with various nuts and fruits.”
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