Gourmand

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡʊə.mÉ™nd/, /ˈɡʊʁmɑ̃/
• US IPA: /ɡɔɹˈmÉ‘nd/, /ˈɡʊɹ.mÉ‘nd/

Alternative forms

• gormand

Origin

From French gourmand.

Full definition of gourmand

Noun

1. A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.That great gourmand, fat Apicius – Ben Jonson
2. A person who appreciates good food.

Synonyms

• (person given to excess consumption) glutton, trencherman
• (person who appreciates food) chowhound, gastronaut, gourmet
• (person with a special interest or knowledge of food) foodie

Derived terms

• gourmandism

Related terms

• gourmet