haute cuisine

American

[oht kwi-zeen, oht kwee-zeen] / ˌoʊt kwɪˈzin, oʊt kwiˈzin /

noun

fine or gourmet cooking; food preparation as an art.

haute cuisine British

/ ot kwizin /

noun

high-class cooking

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Etymology

Origin of haute cuisine

From French

Example Sentences

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The world of haute cuisine is currently confronting mounting accusations about the treatment of staff at top restaurants.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

For decades, Wylie Dufresne worked at the cutting edge of haute cuisine, dreaming up high-concept dishes like deconstructed eggs Benedict or cubes of aerated foie gras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Famous for her haute cuisine, Pic, 55, has the most Michelin stars of any female chef in the world - 10.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.

From Salon • May 16, 2025

Les Cotelettes de Mouton, Sauce B�nie the dish is called by the experts of the haute cuisine.

From Far Off Things by Machen, Arthur

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