gourmet

• Substantiv für eine Person, die sich mit erlesenen Speisen und Getränken auskennt und sie zu schätzen weiß, oder Adjektiv für hochwertige, raffinierte Küche.

A noun referring to a person who is a connoisseur of fine food and drink, or an adjective describing high-quality, refined cuisine.

1. Food connoisseurB2formalculinary

   A person who has a refined taste for and knowledge of fine food and drink.

   Gourmet

   • The gourmet ordered a rare vintage wine with his meal.
   • She is a true gourmet who appreciates complex flavors.
   • Gourmets often travel to different countries to experience local cuisines.

   Synonymebon vivantconnoisseurepicureepicureanfoodiegastronome

2. High-quality food enthusiastB1informalculinary

   Someone who enjoys and seeks out high-quality, expertly prepared food.

   Gourmet

   • My uncle is a gourmet who only eats at Michelin-starred restaurants.
   • The gourmet insisted on fresh, organic ingredients for the dinner party.
   • He considers himself a gourmet because he loves truffles and caviar.

   Synonymeconnoisseurepicureepicureanfoodiegastronome