gourmet — a person who enjoys and knows a lot about good food and drink
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who enjoys and knows a lot about good food and drink
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dad thinks he's a gourmet, but he burns water when cooking ramen.
- The gourmet pizza cost $30, but it had only three toppings.
- She opened a gourmet bakery specializing in French pastries.
gourmet
NOUN[/ɡʊrˈmeɪ/]
a person who enjoys and knows a lot about good food and drink
The gourmet critic savors every bite, judging the chef's masterpiece with a slow, thoughtful nod.
Gore met gourmet truffle - refined taste buds rejoice!
A gourmet travels from café to buffet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gourmet,' which originated in the 16th century as a term for a wine merchant's assistant or connoisseur. The French word itself likely derives from Old French 'grommet' or 'gromet,' meaning a young boy or page.
Breakdown
French 'gourmet' (expert in fine food and drink) - no productive morpheme breakdown in English as it is adopted wholesale from French as a loanword
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad thinks he's a gourmet, but he burns water when cooking ramen.”
“The gourmet pizza cost $30, but it had only three toppings.”
“She opened a gourmet bakery specializing in French pastries.”
“The gourmet coffee shop charges $8 for a cup that tastes like burnt beans.”
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