gourmet
gb/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ/ us/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ/
B1
English
~ 3600
ínyenc
NOUN
B2
1
ínyenc
B2
Usage pattern:
a gourmet [person/chef/critic]
The gourmet praised the restaurant's innovative menu.
Az ínyenc dicsérte az étterem ötletes étlapját.
As a gourmet, she travels the world to sample unique dishes.
Ínyencként beutazza a világot, hogy különleges ételeket kóstoljon.
He considers himself a gourmet and often hosts elaborate dinner parties.
Learner examples
The gourmet loves to try new dishes.
Az ínyenc szeret új ételeket kipróbálni.
She is a gourmet who enjoys French food.
Ínyenc, és szereti a francia ételeket.
A gourmet can tell if the food is fresh.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gourmet' (person) with 'gourmet' as describing food; context determines meaning.
Meaning
Person knowledgeable about fine food
Collocations
gourmet chef
|gourmet critic
|gourmet enthusiast
|gourmet traveler
Synonyms
epicure (More formal and less common; often suggests a focus on pleasure from luxury food and drink.)
|
foodie (Informal and more casual; can refer to anyone with a strong interest in food, not necessarily an expert.)
Antonyms
unrefined eater (Lacks sophistication or knowledge about food.)
Themes
food
|lifestyle
|food_drink
Definition
Someone who knows a lot about good food and enjoys eating it.
A person who has a refined taste for and deep knowledge of high-quality food and drink.
B1
2
ínyenc
B2
Usage pattern:
gourmet [meal/restaurant/coffee]
We enjoyed a gourmet meal prepared by a top chef.
Egy csúcsséf által készített ínyenc vacsorát fogyasztottunk.
This shop sells gourmet chocolates from Belgium.
Ebben az üzletben Belgiumból származó ínyenc csokoládékat árulnak.
They opened a gourmet coffee bar downtown.
Learner examples
We had a gourmet dinner last night.
Tegnap este ínyenc vacsorát ettünk.
She bought some gourmet cheese.
Vett egy kis ínyenc sajtot.
He likes gourmet coffee in the morning.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'gourmet' as a noun when describing food; it should be used as an adjective in this sense.
Meaning
High-quality or sophisticated food/drink
Collocations
gourmet meal
|gourmet coffee
|gourmet chocolate
|gourmet kitchen
Synonyms
fine-dining (Emphasizes an upscale restaurant experience rather than just the quality of ingredients.)
|
luxury (Broader than 'gourmet'; applies to many areas, not just food.)
Antonyms
cheap (Low cost, often implying lower quality.)
|
ordinary (Common and lacking special quality.)
Themes
food
|lifestyle
|food_drink
Definition
Describes food or drink that is very high quality and carefully made.
Relating to or characteristic of high-quality, sophisticated, and well-prepared food and drink.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gourmet
IPA
GB/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ/
US/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ/
Syllables & stress
gour - met (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (gour)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: gourmet
Noun
- Base: gourmet
- Plural: gourmets
Word family
Forms
gourmets
noun
Related words
foodie
noun
gourmand
noun
Advanced or less common
epicure
noun
Expressions
gourmet coffee
1/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ kˈɔfi/
fixed phrase
High-quality carefully prepared coffee
Coffee that is very good quality and made with care.
Examples
- He starts every day with a cup of gourmet coffee.
- The café is known for its gourmet coffee blends.
gourmet food
1/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ fˈud/
fixed phrase
High-quality well-prepared food
Food that is very good quality and carefully made.
Examples
- The hotel serves gourmet food in its restaurant.
- She prefers gourmet food over fast food.
gourmet meal
1/ɡˈʊɹmˌeɪ mˈil/
fixed phrase
High-quality sophisticated meal
A meal that is very good quality and made with skill.
Examples
- They celebrated their anniversary with a gourmet meal.
- A gourmet meal was served to all the guests.