variants or less commonly haut
ˈōt How to pronounce haute (audio)
ˈō
: fashionable, high-class
haute interior decorators
a store filled with haute kitsch

Examples of haute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The brand’s signature scarf prints and fringe were still there, but the overall effect was more haute night crawler than equestrian, down to the leather paperboy caps. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 June 2024 The haute hoteliers behind Claridge's unveiled The Maybourne Riviera in 2021, redefining modern luxury along the dazzling coast. Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2023 Yu, along with Chef Andre Chiang of Sichuan Moon at Wynn Palace; Chef Tam Kwok Fung of Chef Tam’s Seasons at Wynn Palace; Chef Henry Zhang of Golden Flower at Wynn Macau; and Chef Jen Yee, executive pastry chef at Wynn Las Vegas, will prepare the finest in haute Chinese cooking. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 The rise of haute Korean cuisine Evett, meanwhile, has been listed in the Michelin Guide since 2020, with one star for its high-quality cooking. Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 24 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for haute 

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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haute was in 1964

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“Haute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haute. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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