Definition of gourmet in English:

gourmet

noun

1A connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate.
- ‘But the days when Italian gourmets thought Scarborough had nothing to offer but fish and chips - and that English tastes ran to little more than pork pies, steak and kidney pud, and baked beans - are over.’
- ‘International gourmets, nutritionists and local media are invited to judge the barbecues.’
- ‘And, in the sincere belief that artists know how to eat well, I was off again in search of grub that would make gourmets weep with joy.’
- ‘Another food and drink festival is now over, but gourmets and gourmands alike will already be looking forward to whetting their palates at next year's.’
- ‘The dishes satiate the gourmets, who are conscious of their calories, but want to enjoy good food.’
- ‘The lip-smacking aroma of the moist kebabs spreads through the restaurant, ‘Aromas,’ enticing the gourmets.’
- ‘As gourmets of the world acknowledge, Chinese food vies with that of France for world supremacy.’
- ‘They were rewarded in style for dreaming up and creating delectable ice cream and confectionery and whetting the appetites of ultra-discerning gourmets from across the globe.’
- ‘The French, supposedly a nation of gourmets, also had good things to say about Scottish food, showing a liking for dishes such as haggis.’
- ‘Now gourmets can treat their palates to real Turkish food.’
- ‘Hotels in the city are busy wooing gourmets with food.’
- ‘From September 1 to October 31, a German Food Festival offers gourmets the opportunity to enjoy typical German cuisine in a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the region.’
- ‘The redoubtable chefs have prepared an expansive range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to satisfy the true gourmets.’
- ‘It is happening at the best of restaurants in town, a fusion of the cuisine of the West and East to delight the adventurous gourmets.’
- ‘The food is fine but will not satisfy the gourmets.’
- ‘The three-day food fiesta provided the gourmets the opportunity to savour cuisines from various corners of the country and abroad.’
- ‘When a traveling newspaper editor teams up with a gourmet cook and restaurant writer, they seek out getaways for gourmets.’
- ‘Two gourmets were discussing the many ways of cooking aubergines.’
- ‘Those who like to savour exotic dishes from around the globe have never had it so good, what with increasing numbers of speciality restaurants opening their doors to discerning gourmets.’
- ‘So gourmets, keep your belly free to fill up with different tastes of India and abroad, during this weekend.’
gastronome, epicure, epicurean
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1. 1.1as modifier Of a kind or standard suitable for a gourmet.
  ‘a gourmet meal’
  ‘You'll be served a gourmet meal as you speed along and arrive relaxed and refreshed.’
  ‘Dinner for two in the hotel's gourmet restaurant costs around £45, with wine.’
  ‘Organic herbs and vegetables grown on site add distinctive flavors and freshness to gourmet meals.’
  ‘All who attended enjoyed an evening of gourmet seafood, culinary delights & fine wine.’
  ‘Had I gone for the full three course meal, I could have started with a choice of gourmet soup or seafood chowder.’
  ‘The restaurant serves gourmet meals three times daily and we are promised they can choose from a fine selection of wines.’
  ‘When harvested they make even the simplest meal seem like a gourmet delight.’
  ‘I became the house husband, and got quite good at cooking gourmet meals in our very nicely equipped kitchen.’
  ‘It wouldn't be much of a gourmet meal, but it would satisfy their rumbling stomachs.’
  ‘Our cook Rona somehow conjures up gourmet meals from a galley no bigger than a telephone box.’
  ‘As well as having plenty of fine jazz and gourmet cheeses the club is ensuring people who like a drop or two will certainly not be disappointed.’
  ‘Native Australian oysters will be on gourmet menus around the world next year, as growers in New South Wales gear up to export.’
  ‘Ultimately, this gourmet feast of pan-Asian delicacy was a success, for the artists and those who attended.’
  ‘For lunch that day we decided to cook a gourmet meal as we had all the time in the world.’
  ‘From his small farm, Charles produces yoghurt, drinking yoghurt and now gourmet goat ice cream as well as cheese.’
  ‘A wide range of gourmet sausages will be available on the night.’
  ‘But take the train from Dublin to Cork and you can enjoy gourmet meals and a trolley service etc.’
  ‘Today wild rice with its nutty flavour and chewy texture is considered a delicacy, often served as part of gourmet meals.’
  ‘They both had that great French talent for making gourmet meals from ordinary materials.’
  ‘She discovers that premium rum and gourmet chocolate are unexpectedly thrilling partners’
  gastronomic
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