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
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  1. cuisine
  2. cooking
  3. gastronomy
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  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Viral food trends may offer an easy entry point to exploring a new cuisine, said Shereshewsky, but don't let that overshadow the history of a dish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuisine
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  • Parton also endorsed several food and cooking products, including cake mixes and frozen meals, throughout her career.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooking
Noun
  • 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
  • His passion for gastronomy and an unquestionable business vision led him to open his first restaurant in Los Angeles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gastronomy

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