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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
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  1. cuisine
  2. cooking
  3. gastronomy
Noun
  • Another great option for lunch is Tea Lam’s Corner, Lawrenceville’s go-to spot for Vietnamese cuisine.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Taco Grill Cantina is bringing a modern take on Mexican cuisine to downtown Naperville, which will include everything from bone marrow and pork belly tacos to salmon with mole sauce, according to a news release.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cuisine
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  • Most cooking misadventures can be avoided altogether by simply knowing what is in store.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The 2024 memoir came after Garten ended the nearly 20-year run of her Food Network cooking show Barefoot Contessa, which ran from 2002 to 2021.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooking
Noun
  • From art and architecture to fashion, gastronomy, and exceptional craftsmanship, each region contributes to a cultural mosaic whose influence extends far beyond national borders.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gastronomy

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