gourmand

UK
/ˈɡʊə.mɒnd/
US
/ˈɡʊr.mænd/

Translations

gourmandnoun
gourmands
pl
UK
/ˈɡʊə.mɒnd/
US
/ˈɡʊr.mænd/
He is a true gourmand who enjoys trying new and exotic dishes.
Он настоящий гурман, который любит пробовать новые и экзотические блюда.
Additional translations
gourmandadjective
more gourmand
Comp.
most gourmand
Super.
UK
/ˈɡʊəmənd/
US
/ˈɡʊrmənd/
Used attributively, especially of tastes, appetites, or fragrances, to denote rich, food-like or epicurean qualities.

Definitions

gourmandnoun
A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
The gourmand couldn't resist trying every dish at the buffet.
A connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate.
As a gourmand, she could distinguish the subtle flavors in the gourmet meal.
gourmandadjective
Relating to or characteristic of taking great pleasure in good food.
His gourmand appetite led him to sample every street stall in the city.
(Of a perfume or similar product) having sweet, edible, food-like notes.
The new fragrance is a gourmand blend of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate.