Gourmand: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Add to dictionary

gourmand

 

[ หˆษกสŠษ™mษ™nd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food lover

A gourmand is someone who takes great pleasure in food, often eating and appreciating large quantities of food. Gourmands are known for their discerning taste and willingness to try new and exotic dishes.

Synonyms

epicure, foodie, gastronome

Examples of usage

  • He is a true gourmand, always seeking out the best restaurants in town.
  • Despite his small stature, he has the appetite of a gourmand.

Translations

Translations of the word "gourmand" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gourmand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‹เคœเคจ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gourmand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecinta makanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smakosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒซใƒก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gourmand

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gourmand

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gurme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์‹๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gurmรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gurmรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽ้ฃŸๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gurmรกn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matgรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผา›าฑะผะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gourmand

Etymology

The word 'gourmand' comes from the French word 'gourmand' which means 'greedy eater'. It first appeared in English in the early 15th century. Initially, it had a negative connotation, referring to someone who overindulged in food. However, over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize someone who appreciates and enjoys food in a sophisticated manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,764, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.