connoisseur
noun
con·nois·seur
ˌkä-nə-ˈsər 
also -ˈsu̇r
1
2
: one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties
a connoisseur of fine wines
Synonyms of connoisseur
Examples of connoisseur in a Sentence
Police reporting had made me a connoisseur of auto accidents. Some people could tell a fake Rembrandt from the real thing; I could tell a run-of-the-mill fender bender from a real accident.
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Russell Baker, The Good Times, 1989
It was apple juice. Ortiz watched him drink it with all the delicacy of a wine connoisseur sampling new bordeaux.
—Tom Clancy, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, (1988) 1989
He was a voracious reader, a strong critic, an art connoisseur in certain directions, a collector of books, but above all he was a man of the world by profession, and loved the contacts—perhaps the collisions—of society.
—Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, 1907
She is a connoisseur of African art.
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
Russell Baker, The Good Times, 1989
It was apple juice. Ortiz watched him drink it with all the delicacy of a wine connoisseur sampling new bordeaux.
—Tom Clancy, The Cardinal of the Kremlin, (1988) 1989
He was a voracious reader, a strong critic, an art connoisseur in certain directions, a collector of books, but above all he was a man of the world by profession, and loved the contacts—perhaps the collisions—of society.
—Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams, 1907
She is a connoisseur of African art.
a forthcoming exhibit at the art museum that is eagerly awaited by connoisseurs of ancient Greek pottery
Recent Examples on the Web
Kalamera 50-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Budding wine connoisseurs will love Kalamera’s fridge, which can hold up to 50 standard-size bottles of their favorite reds, whites, and sparkling wines.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
According to Rosendahl, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine connoisseurs and royal collectors to buy an extremely rare piece of history.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Unique gifts like a seafood tool set and a Le Creuset holiday mug are perfect for the culinary connoisseurs.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Sip and savor different types of whiskey at this event aimed at helping both beginners and connoisseurs expand their knowledge of whiskey and taste special spirits.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025
According to Rosendahl, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wine connoisseurs and royal collectors to buy an extremely rare piece of history.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Unique gifts like a seafood tool set and a Le Creuset holiday mug are perfect for the culinary connoisseurs.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for connoisseur
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“Connoisseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connoisseur. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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connoisseur
noun
con·nois·seur
ˌkän-ə-ˈsər
-ˈsu̇(ə)r
: an expert in a particular subject (as art or wine)
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