gourmet

[ goor-mey, goor-mey ]

noun

1. a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.

   Synonyms: bon vivant, gastronome

adjective

1. of or characteristic of a gourmet, especially in involving or purporting to involve high-quality or exotic ingredients and skilled preparation:

   gourmet meals; gourmet cooking.

2. elaborately equipped for the preparation of fancy, specialized, or exotic meals:

   a gourmet kitchen.

gourmet

/ ɡurmɛ; ˈɡʊəmeɪ /

noun

1. a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmet¹

1810–20; < French; Old French gromet, grommes valet (especially of a wine merchant)

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmet¹

C19: from French, from Old French gromet serving boy

Example Sentences

The pizza toppings at mayoral forums have been chosen with RCV, as has the gourmet ice cream at other forums provided by the local favorite Jeni’s.

From Salon

Ain’t no mountain high enough to forgo a snack while hiking — and these specialty items make great gourmet stocking stuffers.

From Los Angeles Times

Oaks Christian opened in 2000 with state-of-the-art facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, modern football stadium and a cafe serving gourmet coffee.

From Los Angeles Times

Puck’s Estate Truffles is the latest gourmet snack brand to join G.O.A.T.

From Salon

Manville, who seems to appear in every third series out of England, with good reason, makes her usual gourmet meal out of Nancy.

From Los Angeles Times