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Gourmet: meaning, definitions and examples

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gourmet

 

[ ˈɡʊrˌmeɪ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

food lover

A gourmet is a person who is knowledgeable and passionate about fine food and drink, often seeking out unique and high-quality culinary experiences.

Synonyms

connoisseur, epicure, foodie

Examples of usage

  • John considers himself a gourmet and loves trying out new restaurants.
  • Samantha's gourmet tastes led her to explore different cuisines from around the world.
Context #2 | Adjective

related to fine dining

Gourmet can also be used to describe high-quality, luxurious, or sophisticated food and drink items.

Synonyms

high-end, luxurious, upscale

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant's gourmet menu featured exquisite dishes prepared by a renowned chef.
  • She bought a box of gourmet chocolates as a special treat for her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "gourmet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gourmet

🇮🇳 सुस्वादु (susvādu)

🇩🇪 Feinschmecker

🇮🇩 gourmet

🇺🇦 гурман

🇵🇱 smakosz

🇯🇵 グルメ (gurume)

🇫🇷 gourmet

🇪🇸 gourmet

🇹🇷 gurme

🇰🇷 미식가 (misikga)

🇸🇦 ذواق (dhawaq)

🇨🇿 gurmán

🇸🇰 gurmán

🇨🇳 美食家 (měishí jiā)

🇸🇮 gurman

🇮🇸 gúrmei

🇰🇿 гурман

🇬🇪 გურმანი (gurmani)

🇦🇿 qurman

🇲🇽 gourmet

Word origin

The term 'gourmet' originated in France in the 19th century, originally referring to a wine merchant. Over time, it evolved to describe someone with refined tastes in food and drink. The concept of gourmet dining became popular in the late 20th century, with a focus on quality ingredients and expert preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,018, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.