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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Cauliflower and broccoli aren’t the only produce that’s suddenly commanding haute cuisine prices.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

His sons, Jules and Fernand, were sent to Paris to learn at headquarters the best traditions of the haute cuisine, doing service as apprentices in such establishments as the Maison d'Or and Brabant's.

From American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' by Morgan, Wallace

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