gourmet
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6.5
- noun
- /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/
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gourmet
- He is considered a gourmet who appreciates the finest wines and delicacies from around the world.
- gourmet or gourmand
Examples
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Letty prepared one of her gourmet meals, and Beau continually expressed his admiration.
Fiction book (1995) -
The chef is known for creating dishes that impress even the most discerning gourmet food critics.
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It's not like I want a gourmet meal or anything.
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I'm not exactly a gourmet cook.
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"You seem to have more than a passing knowledge of gourmet dining."
Fiction book (1995) -
On this particular night, he had stopped by a gourmet grocery.
Fiction book (2000) -
Yeah, the food is trendy, but it's super gourmet.
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He can make a gourmet meal out of just about anything.
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I'm talking about sitting down, enjoying a gourmet meal... ...at a place that's real special.
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Mrs. Rongier was treating her best customers to a gourmet picnic in Fort Marcy Park to watch Zozobra.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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8.6
A person who knows a lot about good food, art, or other things people enjoy
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5.9
A person who loves trying different foods and drinks
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9.6
A person who enjoys good restaurants, fine wine, and living in style
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9.1
A person who enjoys fine food and drink
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9.3
A person who likes very good food and drink and pays attention to taste
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8.6
A person who enjoys very good food and drink
A person who knows a lot about food and cooking
A person who loves trying new and different foods and restaurants
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Etymology
Gourmet comes from French, where it originally meant a person who was a 'wine taster'. So today a gourmet is someone who enjoys and knows a lot about good food and drink.