Michelin

British

/ miʃəlɛ̃ /

noun

André (ɑ̃dre). 1853–1931, French industrialist; founder, with his brother Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), of the Michelin Tyre Company (1888): the first to use demountable pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles

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Example Sentences

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A dad who dreams of a Michelin star will appreciate an eight-piece set of grilling tools for his barbecue setup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Later that week, I went to a Michelin star restaurant for lunch.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The restaurant in question is the Michelin Guide-inducted Little Fish, which the couple started as a pop-up out of their kitchen window in 2020 and has expanded to two locations: Echo Park and Melrose Hill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

However, a sale at the mid-point would still leave the remaining Continental business trading at a valuation below key peers Michelin and Pirelli, offering compelling upside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Yeah, it may never appear in the Michelin Guide.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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