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 High Sierra Camps offer gourmet meals and showers to visitors who want an elevated experience in the wild.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown butter’s association with gourmet indulgences like, yes, lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta underscores a growing trend of butter gone luxe.

From Salon

In the seventeenth season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the gang is back and more gourmet than ever.

From Salon

It was a feast of scents inside: gourmet chicken feet treats!

From Los Angeles Times

Members use the space as a haven to escape the bustle of Mumbai, with its rooftop pool, gym and private screening rooms as well as a plethora of gourmet food options.

From BBC