gourmet
GOOR-may
Gourmet (noun) means someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink. Example: “As a gourmet, she could name the exact region a wine came from just by tasting it.”
noun
1
Someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink.
"As a gourmet, she could name the exact region a wine came from just by tasting it."
adjective
1
Of high quality and carefully prepared, especially referring to food.
"The airline now offers a gourmet meal option in economy class."
How to use gourmet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes high-end, carefully made food, or a person with expert taste in it.
Common mistake
A "gourmet" has refined taste; a "gourmand" simply loves eating large amounts, often without the same discernment.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gourmets
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Etymology
From French gourmet, originally meaning a wine merchant's servant or wine-taster, related to English "groom".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gourmet” mean?
The word “gourmet” means someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink. In plain terms, describes high-end, carefully made food, or a person with expert taste in it.
How do you pronounce “gourmet”?
“Gourmet” is pronounced GOOR-may (/ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gourmet” in a sentence?
Here is “gourmet” used in a sentence: “As a gourmet, she could name the exact region a wine came from just by tasting it.”
What part of speech is “gourmet”?
Depending on how it is used, “gourmet” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “gourmet” come from?
The word “gourmet” comes from French. From French gourmet, originally meaning a wine merchant's servant or wine-taster, related to English "groom".
Is “gourmet” a common word?
“Gourmet” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “gourmet” have?
“Gourmet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone with refined, expert taste in food and drink.
