gourmand — a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʊrmɑnd/
Korean meaning: 먹는 것을 좋아하고 종종 과식하는 사람, 대식가
Korean pronunciation: **구**어맨드
Example Sentences
- The gourmand ordered one of everything on the menu, much to the waiter's amazement.
- As a gourmand, she could never pass by a bakery without buying something.
- The gourmand's refrigerator was always empty because he ate everything immediately.
gourmand
NOUN//ˈɡʊrmɑnd//
a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much
A gourmand enjoys an enormous feast at the buffet restaurant
Gour-manned the kitchen — eating everything while cooking!
The gourmand's belly continues to expand as his demands never end!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'gourmand', originally meaning 'gluttonous' or 'greedy eater'. The term was used in French courts to describe people who ate food voraciously and eventually entered English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The gourmand ordered one of everything on the menu, much to the waiter's amazement.”
“As a gourmand, she could never pass by a bakery without buying something.”
“The gourmand's refrigerator was always empty because he ate everything immediately.”
“Being a gourmand isn't just about eating a lot; it's about truly loving food.”
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