bon vivant
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noun \ˌbän-vē-ˈvänt, ˌbōⁿ-vē-ˈväⁿ\ plural bons vivants \ˌbän-vē-ˈvän(t)s, ˌbōⁿ-vē-ˈväⁿ(z)\ or bon vivants \same\
Definition of BON VIVANT
: a person having cultivated, refined, and sociable tastes especially with respect to food and drink
See Examples of BON VIVANT
- <a bon vivant who loves to hold dinner parties and serve exquisite, elaborate meals>
Origin of BON VIVANT
French, literally, good liver
First Known Use: circa 1695
Related to BON VIVANT
- Synonyms
- epicure, epicurean, gastronome, gastronomist, gourmand, gourmet
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