connoisseur
noun
con·nois·seur
ˌkä-nə-ˈsər 
also -ˈsu̇r
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2
: one who enjoys with discrimination and appreciation of subtleties
a connoisseur of fine wines
Examples of connoisseur in a Sentence
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, now starring in Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun, takes his grooming rituals seriously. "I take a bath around 3 a.m. when I get home to wind down. I'm a bath connoisseur," says Combs, 34. "I have bath salts, bath beads—I can make you the best bath in the world."
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Ann Marie Cruz, People, 14 June 2004
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.
—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
Ann Marie Cruz, People, 14 June 2004
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.
—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
The album flows in a mellow folk-rock groove, close to the Cranberries or Sheryl Crow or (for you really deep Nineties pop connoisseurs) early Duncan Shiek.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon For the wine connoisseur
Bold, rich and full bodied, this California red is a standout choice for wine-loving moms.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The late-night tea house in downtown Los Angeles’ arts district has become a cozy stop for tea connoisseurs, but also 20-year-old TikTokers.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon For the wine connoisseur
Bold, rich and full bodied, this California red is a standout choice for wine-loving moms.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The late-night tea house in downtown Los Angeles’ arts district has become a cozy stop for tea connoisseurs, but also 20-year-old TikTokers.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 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 21 May. 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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