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connoisseur
ko-nuh-SUR
Connoisseur (noun) means someone with expert knowledge and refined judgment in a particular field, especially art, food, or wine. Example: “He's a real connoisseur of fine wine and can name a vintage by taste alone.”
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA true expert with refined taste in a particular subject, often art, food, or drink.
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a connoisseur of
wine connoisseur
art connoisseur
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- connoisseurs
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Etymology
Borrowed around 1710 from French "connoisseur," an old spelling of "connaisseur," from "connaître," meaning "to know."
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What does “connoisseur” mean?
The word “connoisseur” means someone with expert knowledge and refined judgment in a particular field, especially art, food, or wine. In plain terms, a true expert with refined taste in a particular subject, often art, food, or drink.
How do you pronounce “connoisseur”?
“Connoisseur” is pronounced ko-nuh-SUR (/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “connoisseur” in a sentence?
Here is “connoisseur” used in a sentence: “He's a real connoisseur of fine wine and can name a vintage by taste alone.”
What part of speech is “connoisseur”?
“Connoisseur” is a noun.
Where does the word “connoisseur” come from?
The word “connoisseur” dates back to around 1710 and comes from French. Borrowed around 1710 from French "connoisseur," an old spelling of "connaisseur," from "connaître," meaning "to know.".
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