Michelin star

British

/ miʃəlɛ, ˈmɪtʃəˌlɪn, ˈmɪʃəˌlɪn /

noun

a mark of distinction awarded by the Michelin travel guides to a restaurant in recognition of the high quality of its cooking. A restaurant may receive one, two, or three stars, representing very good, exceptional, or exquisite cuisine, respectively

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Other Word Forms

Michelin-starred

adjective

Example Sentences

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Even the goal of the Michelin star was kind of underplayed in the end — what seemed like the goalpost became a spiritual McGuffin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

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

His Orfali Bros restaurant snatched a Michelin star last year, after Dubai became the first Middle Eastern city to join the prestigious guide in 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Kory had been living and working in London since graduating from Loughborough University and was passionate chef, having previously worked in a Michelin star restaurant in Penarth.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

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