noun

connoisseur

ko-nuh-SUR

noun

Someone with expert knowledge and refined judgment in a particular field, especially art, food, or wine.

"He's a real connoisseur of fine wine and can name a vintage by taste alone."

"The gallery attracted connoisseurs of modern sculpture from around the world."

How to Use Connoisseur

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In plain EnglishA true expert with refined taste in a particular subject, often art, food, or drink.

Common pairings

a connoisseur of wine connoisseur art connoisseur

connoisseurs plural

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Borrowed around 1710 from French "connoisseur," an old spelling of "connaisseur," from "connaître," meaning "to know."

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