GOURMET Definition & Meaning

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gourmet

[ goor-mey, goor-mey ]

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noun

a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.
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adjective

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.
elaborately equipped for the preparation of fancy, specialized, or exotic meals:
a gourmet kitchen.

gourmet

/ ɡurmɛ; ˈɡʊəmeɪ /

noun

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

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of gourmet¹

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

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of gourmet¹

C19: from French, from Old French gromet serving boy

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"It was truly under his leadership that what was once a family inn experienced a new boom to become this gourmet village which is a true gastronomic destination today," he said.

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There are luxury spas, gourmet restaurants, and designer suites with panoramic views of the alps.

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It is a hidden gem with a variety of gourmet foods.

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It comes as no surprise to fans that for Tucci, enjoying life to the fullest usually involves a gourmet meal.

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This compelling novel about a gourmet chef and serial killer who gets her comeuppance was inspired by a true story and examines society's relationship with food, misogyny and violence.

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