gourmet

noun
UK: /ˈɡɔː.meɪ/
US: /ˈɡɔːr.meɪ/

  1. A person who enjoys and knows a lot about high-quality food and drink.

    1. He is a gourmet and loves fine dining.
    2. The gourmet appreciated the chef's innovative use of local ingredients in the dish.

Synonyms

epicure gastronome foodie
gourmet adjective

  1. Relating to very good food and drink.

    1. This is a gourmet burger, very tasty.
    2. The restaurant is known for its gourmet meals and impeccable service it provides.

  2. Of high quality and prepared with great attention to detail.

    1. We bought gourmet coffee beans today.
    2. The gourmet chocolate shop offered a delightful array of truffles and bonbons.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gourmet" is /ˈɡɔː.meɪ/ in British English and /ˈɡɔːr.meɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gourmet": epicure, gastronome, foodie.

Example usage of "gourmet": "He is a gourmet and loves fine dining.". More examples on the page.