noun
glutton
GLUHTN
Glutton (noun) means someone who eats far more than necessary or normal. Example: “He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds.”
noun
1
Someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
"He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds."
2
Someone who takes on a huge amount of something, often used approvingly.
"She's a glutton for punishment, always signing up for extra shifts."
3
Another name for the wolverine.
"The glutton is known for its fierce, tenacious nature despite its small size."
How to use glutton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who eats (or does) far too much of something.
Common pairings
glutton for punishment
a glutton for food
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Word forms
- Plural
- gluttons
- Third person singular
- gluttons
- Past tense
- gluttoned
- Comparative
- more glutton
- Superlative
- most glutton
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Etymology
From Old French gloton, from Latin gluttonis ("glutton"). The wolverine's name "glutton" is actually a mistranslation of an Old Norse phrase meaning "mountain cat," which gave rise to a myth about the animal's greed.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for glutton
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What does “glutton” mean?
The word “glutton” means someone who eats far more than necessary or normal. In plain terms, someone who eats (or does) far too much of something.
How do you pronounce “glutton”?
“Glutton” is pronounced GLUHTN (/ˈɡlʌtn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “glutton” in a sentence?
Here is “glutton” used in a sentence: “He's a glutton for dessert, always going back for seconds.”
What is another word for “glutton”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glutton” include belly-god, buzgut, cormorant, epicure, gannet and gorger.
What part of speech is “glutton”?
“Glutton” is a noun.
Where does the word “glutton” come from?
The word “glutton” comes from Latin. From Old French gloton, from Latin gluttonis ("glutton"). The wolverine's name "glutton" is actually a mistranslation of an Old Norse phrase meaning "mountain cat," which gave rise to a myth about the animal's greed.
How many meanings does “glutton” have?
“Glutton” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who eats far more than necessary or normal.
