Gourmand: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Gourmand noun. Someone who loves eating, often more than is good for them.
How to say it
GOOR-mund/ˈɡʊəmənd/ · American /ɡʊrˈmɑːnd/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (GOOR). Forms: gourmands.
Gourmand in a sentence
A true gourmand, he ordered a second dessert before finishing the first.
The festival is heaven for gourmands, with a free sample on every stall.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
Opposite:
Usage note
A gourmand loves quantity, a gourmet quality, though the line has blurred.
Where gourmand comes from
From Old French gourmant, a glutton; where that came from is unknown.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The festival is heaven for _____, with a free sample on every stall.
- gourmand
- oenophile
- comestible
Show the answer
gourmand: The festival is heaven for gourmands, with a free sample on every stall.