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gourmet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/ · UK /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/

gourmet means: Made with very good ingredients and prepared with special care.

adjective

FINE FOODB2

Made with very good ingredients and prepared with special care.

  • They serve gourmet meals.
  • I bought some gourmet chocolate for her birthday.
  • Can you recommend a shop that sells gourmet coffee?

Similar words: fine, high-quality

Common phrases: gourmet food, gourmet meal, gourmet chocolate, gourmet restaurant

noun

FOOD EXPERTC1

Someone who knows a lot about good food and drink and enjoys them.

  • My uncle is a gourmet.
  • The restaurant attracts gourmets from around the world.
  • Even a demanding gourmet would enjoy this dinner.

Similar words: food connoisseur, epicure

Common phrases: a true gourmet, a local gourmet, gourmet tastes

Questions about gourmet

What does gourmet mean?

Made with very good ingredients and prepared with special care.

What is gourmet in other languages?

Türkçe: gurme · Español: gourmet · Français: gastronomique · Deutsch: exquisit · Italiano: gourmet · 日本語: 高級な

How do you pronounce gourmet?

In American English /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/; in British English /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/.

How do you use gourmet in a sentence?

They serve gourmet meals. I bought some gourmet chocolate for her birthday.

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