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haute cuisine

noun

Definition of haute cuisinenext
as in cuisine

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Recent Examples of haute cuisine Here the haute cuisine came in handy. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 As the fast food industry experiences soaring growth in France, a collective of the country’s top fine dining chefs has warned that the art of French haute cuisine is under threat. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 Dining centers on refined kaiseki or traditional Japanese coursed haute cuisine, featuring regional specialties such as meltingly tender Tajima beef (an elite breed of wagyu cattle and the source of Kobe beef) and Matsuba snow crab. — Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 But in an industry where diners rarely question high prices of French haute cuisine or Japanese omakase, Chinese restaurateurs often contend with resistance in getting customers to pay fine-dining tabs. — Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haute cuisine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute cuisine
  1. cuisine
  2. cooking
  3. gastronomy
Noun
  • Her menu, which changes weekly, is more a self-portrait than a representation of a specific cuisine.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Café Roval, with a flowing backyard and a pond carved out of a 1923 water pump station, was higher-end, focused on Mediterranean cuisine.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cuisine
Noun
  • Using the slow cooker exactly as designed, including not locking the lid during cooking, is essential for maintaining safety, appliance longevity, and consistent results.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For the night, Huang created a special menu that brought together BaoHaus flavors and Chez Jay’s tavern-style cooking.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooking
Noun
  • The six-episode show sees Mory, accompanied by pastry chef and friend Theó Segretin and guests such as Omar Sy, immerse himself in Japanese culture and gastronomy to unlock how to prepare the perfect bento.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
  • With 120 guest rooms and suites, the New York property blends the arts, gastronomy, nightlife, culture and hospitality.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of gastronomy

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