Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊr.mən.daɪz/
noun a person who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
A1 I have a friend who is a gourmandize and loves trying new foods.
A2 Her gourmandize for chocolate is well-known among her friends.
B1 His gourmandize for fine dining led him to become a food critic.
B2 The chef's gourmandize for experimenting with flavors resulted in unique and delicious dishes.
C1 Despite his gourmandize, he always maintains a healthy diet and exercise routine.
C2 Her gourmandize for gourmet cuisine has taken her on culinary adventures around the world.
verb to eat or drink to excess
A1 I gourmandize on chocolate whenever I feel stressed.
A2 She gourmandizes on pastries every weekend.
B1 As a food critic, he tends to gourmandize on various cuisines to provide accurate reviews.
B2 During the holidays, we tend to gourmandize on festive dishes and desserts.
C1 Despite being on a strict diet, she occasionally gourmandizes on gourmet meals during special occasions.
C2 The chef's ability to gourmandize on different ingredients allows him to create unique and flavorful dishes.
formal The chef's culinary skills were evident in his ability to gourmandize even the simplest of ingredients.
informal She tends to gourmandize whenever she goes out to eat with friends.
slang I can't believe how much he can gourmandize in one sitting!
figurative His insatiable curiosity led him to gourmandize on knowledge from various sources.
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