gourmet — meaning in English

English meaning

• gourmand noun A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
• gourmet noun Someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink.

Senses

gourmet is used for these senses in English:

• gourmand A person who appreciates good food.
• gourmet A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

gourmand — full definition

1. noun A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
2. noun A person who appreciates good food.

gourmet — full definition

1. noun Someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink.
2. adjective Of high quality and carefully prepared, especially referring to food.

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