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Michelin

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Noun — Used, especially as "Michelin star," to refer to the prestigious restaurant rating awarded by the Michelin Guide.

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Michelin star Michelin-starred restaurant Michelin Guide

Etymology

From the surname of the Michelin family, the French tyre manufacturers who launched the Michelin Guide in 1900 to encourage road trips (and tyre sales); it later became the world's most famous restaurant rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Michelin” mean?

The word “Michelin” means used, especially as "Michelin star," to refer to the prestigious restaurant rating awarded by the Michelin Guide. In plain terms, best known today as the name behind the Michelin Guide's star ratings for top restaurants, though it started as a tyre company.

How do you use “Michelin” in a sentence?

Here is “Michelin” used in a sentence: “The restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star last year.”

What part of speech is “Michelin”?

“Michelin” is a noun.

Where does the word “Michelin” come from?

The word “Michelin” dates back to around 1900 and comes from French. From the surname of the Michelin family, the French tyre manufacturers who launched the Michelin Guide in 1900 to encourage road trips (and tyre sales); it later became the world's most famous restaurant rating system.

Is “Michelin” a common word?

“Michelin” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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