Gourmet: meaning, definitions and examples
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gourmet
[ ˈɡʊrˌmeɪ ]
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
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.
related to fine dining
Gourmet can also be used to describe high-quality, luxurious, or sophisticated food and drink items.
Synonyms
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)
- पेटू (peṭū)
- रसिक (rasik)
🇩🇪 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
Etymology
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.
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