haute cuisine
noun
haute cui·sine
ˌōt-kwi-ˈzēn 
: artful or elaborate cuisine
especially
: traditionally elaborate French cuisine
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If glitz, glamour, and haute cuisine are your things, this quaint cruise into the heart of the Mekong Delta—the opposite of the heart of darkness—is probably not for you.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Integrating it through thoughtful pairings, a large archive of historic vintages, and an emphasis on storytelling, Marsan anchors this Gascon brandy’s place in international haute cuisine, and gives contemporary relevance to a spirit that remains staunchly traditional.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
At Alba, rustic influences blend with haute cuisine.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Even today, traces of French can be found in the local dialect; the Palermitan aristocracy once spoke fluent French and frequently sent their chefs to Paris to master the art of haute cuisine.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Integrating it through thoughtful pairings, a large archive of historic vintages, and an emphasis on storytelling, Marsan anchors this Gascon brandy’s place in international haute cuisine, and gives contemporary relevance to a spirit that remains staunchly traditional.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
At Alba, rustic influences blend with haute cuisine.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Even today, traces of French can be found in the local dialect; the Palermitan aristocracy once spoke fluent French and frequently sent their chefs to Paris to master the art of haute cuisine.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haute cuisine
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“Haute cuisine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute%20cuisine. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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