gourmand

[ goor-mahnd, goor-muhnd ]

noun

1. a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess.
2. a gourmet; epicure.

gourmand

/ ɡurmɑ̃; ˈɡʊəmənd /

noun

1. a person devoted to eating and drinking, esp to excess

Derived Forms

• ˈgourmandˌism, noun

Other Words From

• gourmand·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmand¹

1400–50; late Middle English gourmaunt < Old French gormant a glutton

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmand¹

C15: from Old French gourmant, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Exceptional river rafting and hikes make Garfagnana a must-do for wilderness seekers, but the microregion is a little-known wonderland for adventurous gourmands too, who traipse between the hilltop towns, refueling at each stop.

From Eater

Today the AX-1 crew is preparing for the mission ahead, and—never mind their $55 million first class seats and their gourmand menu—they will be be working hard.

From Time

The researchers identified a plethora of fungal DNA in the South American birds’ feces, and found that the spores were likely still viable—in other words, the avian gourmands may help the truffles proliferate.

From Popular-Science

Fireworks shoot off in bright colors, swirling around the rodent gourmand who is learning to hone his palate.

From Eater

Local Bib Gourmand honorees were announced for San Diego on September 22, with the four-month-old Callie getting a nod along with Cesarina, Ciccia Osteria, Dija Mara, and Morning Glory.

From Eater

Beltrán Leyva, a gourmand, was savoring his tamale with its filling of roasted corn.

From The Daily Beast

They gleefully bathe in fresh entrails; they rip the limbs off human bodies like a gourmand digging into a fresh lobster.

From The Daily Beast

Or in this case, Rib Gourmand: short ribs have become synonymous with long cooking.

From The Daily Beast

One meal prepared for me by artist, writer, and gourmand Claude Tayag in the city of Angeles ranks with any I have ever eaten.

From The Daily Beast

He knew Lebel was a gallant and a gourmand, and he was anxious to please him in all senses at once.

From Project Gutenberg

"The most delicious pate de foie," urged Lawyer Ball, who was a regular gourmand.

From Project Gutenberg

Here is a repast which Dame Nature pays for and which would satisfy, I am sure, the greatest gourmand.

From Project Gutenberg

When an ant has discovered any rich prey, far from enjoying it alone, like a gourmand, it invites all its companions to the feast.

From Project Gutenberg

And there, believe me, is one of the charms of travel, even to the man who is not a gourmand.

From Project Gutenberg