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/
Korean meaning: 미식가, 음식과 술에 조예가 깊은 사람
Korean pronunciation: 구어**메이**
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
A gourmet carefully savors an exquisitely plated dish in an elegant restaurant
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A gourmet travels from café to buffet!
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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.
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“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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