Michelin star

British  

/ miʃəlɛ-, ˈmɪtʃəˌlɪn-, ˈmɪʃəˌlɪn- /

noun

1. 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

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Example Sentences

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Michelin star

While chasing a third Michelin star, Ynyshir was handed a one-star hygiene rating in February and told to improve due to concerns about raw and undercooked foods.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Anusha Nagia, who joined Ecole Ducasse in 2024, hopes to open a restaurant in India and one day earn a Michelin star, perhaps by betting on fusion cuisine, which is "very much in vogue."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

When San Antonio’s Nicosi received a Michelin star in October 2025, it became the first and only restaurant in the country to earn one by exclusively serving desserts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

For instance, Eatrenalin at Germany’s Europa-Park, a dining room-meets-ride where participants are whisked around the space on trackless “floating chairs,” has just received a coveted Michelin star.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

“What I remember about the Michelin star restaurant are those dead leaves and the photos I took of them; I would trade that experience for any trip to Olive Garden with family.”

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

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