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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGourmet
/ɡʊrˈmeɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A connoisseur of good food; a person who appreciates and enjoys fine dining.
"As a gourmet, she always seeks out the best restaurants in town."
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Relating to or characteristic of high-quality food and drink.
"They prepared a gourmet meal that impressed all the guests."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gourmet' originates from the French word 'gourmet', which means 'a wine broker' or 'a connoisseur of good food'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in fine dining and culinary arts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gourmet" is said worldwide
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gourmet
Transliteration: ɡuʁ.me
"Il est un gourmet qui apprécie la bonne cuisine."
Feinschmecker
Transliteration: fainʃmɛkɐ
"Er ist ein Feinschmecker und liebt exquisite Gerichte."
gourmet
Transliteration: ɡurˈme
"È un gourmet che cerca sempre piatti raffinati."
gourmet
Transliteration: ɡuɾˈme
"Es un gourmet que disfruta de la alta cocina."
gourmet
Transliteration: ɡuʁˈme
"Ele é um gourmet que aprecia pratos sofisticados."
गौरमे
Transliteration: gaurme
"वह एक गौरमे है जो अच्छे खाने का आनंद लेता है।"
美食家
Transliteration: měi shí jiā
"他是一个美食家，喜欢尝试各种美食。"
미식가
Transliteration: misikga
"그는 미식가로서 다양한 요리를 즐깁니다."
グルメ
Transliteration: gurume
"彼はグルメで、特別な料理を楽しむのが好きです。"
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