Gourmet

Pronunciation: /ɡʊrˈmeɪ/

Definitions of gourmet

noun a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy eating gourmet chocolates.

A2 She bought a gourmet gift basket for her friend's birthday.

B1 The restaurant is known for its gourmet cuisine.

B2 He considers himself a gourmet and loves trying new foods.

C1 The gourmet chef prepared a seven-course meal for the guests.

C2 The gourmet experience at the exclusive restaurant was unforgettable.

adjective involving or relating to high-quality, fine food and drink

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a gourmet sandwich for the first time.

A2 She bought some gourmet chocolates as a gift.

B1 The restaurant served gourmet dishes made with fresh ingredients.

B2 The hotel offers gourmet dining options for its guests.

C1 The gourmet chef prepared a five-course meal for the special event.

C2 The gourmet food festival featured dishes from top chefs around the world.

Grammatical Forms of gourmet

• past tense: gourmeted
• plural: gourmets
• comparative: more gourmet
• superlative: most gourmet
• present tense: gourmets
• future tense: will gourmet
• perfect tense: have gourmeted
• continuous tense: is gourmeting
• singular: gourmet
• positive degree: gourmet
• infinitive: to gourmet
• gerund: gourmeting
• participle: gourmeted

Origin and Evolution of gourmet

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'gourmet' originated from the French word 'gourmet', which means a connoisseur of food and drink.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who had a refined palate and appreciated fine food and drink, the term 'gourmet' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of high-quality and luxurious food items and experiences.