Michelin
Proper noun
Meaning
Michelin (plural Michelins)
A surname from French.
Synonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
After graduating from Winthrop College, she taught fourth grade for a year in Rockingham, N.C. When Marion and Larry married in 1979, he was transferred to Dothan to open the Michelin plant there.
A day later, Michelin sent the full $375,000 back to La Hougue to complete the cycle.
As any foodie would tell you, a restaurant that is awarded a Michelin star or recognised in the Michelin “red Guide” is the gold medal of culinary recognition.
Amaya was awarded a Michelin Star in 2006, which it still retains.
For 2009, 2010 and 2011, a 'spec' tyre supplier, Bridgestone, was appointed by the FIM (with Michelin no longer supplying any tyres to MotoGP).
As of 2011, Japan overtook France in number of Michelin starred restaurants and has maintained the title since.