Definition of cuisine

cuisinenoun

Ẩm thực

/kwɪˈziːn//kwɪˈziːn/

The word "cuisine" originates from the Old French word "cuisiner," which means "to cook." This Old French term is derived from the Latin words "coquere," meaning "to cook," and "cena," meaning "breakfast" or "supper." In the 16th century, the French language evolved to use the term "cuisine" to describe the art of cooking and the style of French cooking. Over time, the term has been adopted into many languages, including English, and is now used to refer to the culture and style of cooking in a particular region or country. Today, the term "cuisine" encompasses not only cooking techniques and recipes but also the cultural and social aspects of eating and sharing meals.

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a style of cooking

một phong cách nấu ăn

Example:
  • Italian cuisine

    ẩm thực Ý

Extra examples:
  • authentic Thai cuisine

    ẩm thực Thái Lan đích thực

  • London offers a wide variety of international cuisines.

    London cung cấp nhiều loại ẩm thực quốc tế.

the food served in a restaurant (usually an expensive one)

đồ ăn được phục vụ trong nhà hàng (thường là đồ ăn đắt tiền)

Example:
  • The hotel restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.

    Nhà hàng của khách sạn nổi tiếng với ẩm thực tuyệt vời.

  • We sampled the local cuisine.

    Chúng tôi đã nếm thử các món ăn địa phương.

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