gourmets

noun

plural of gourmet
as in epicures
a person with refined tastes in food and wine food critics have to be gourmets in order to write about food in an informed way

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Recent Examples of gourmets Davis Grocers/Capital Grille For 120 years, the red brick building at the southeast corner of Fourth and Colorado streets has served the food needs of Austin gourmets and gourmands. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025 If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying. — Nikki Giovanni september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gourmets
  1. gastronomes
  2. gourmands
Noun
  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Definition of gastronomes
Noun
  • Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After nearly 80 years in business, to the despair of deli gourmands, the beloved pastrami palace closed at the end of 2016.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of gourmands

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“Gourmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmets. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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