gourmands

noun

plural of gourmand
1
as in gourmets
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

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2
as in pigs
one who eats greedily or too much the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

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Recent Examples of gourmands 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 The out-of-the-way restaurant became an international destination spot, not just for gourmands but for intellectuals, artists, and celebrities including Burt Lancaster, Gerard Depardieu, and Robert De Niro. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The new era of gourmands celebrate the intricate connection between food, fragrance, and nostalgia in an elevated way. — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Woody perfumes give gourmands an unexpected depth. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026 The new edible notes are warmer, richer and far more grown-up than the cotton candy era that defined early 2010s gourmands. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 But lately, the city’s sharp suits have been joined by gallerygoers and gourmands. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 While the gourmands among us may long for those varieties, some enduring classics also came out of that era, like cream of mushroom and chicken noodle soups in 1934. — Matt Cortina, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gourmands
  1. gourmets
  2. pigs
  3. gastronomes
  4. hogs
Noun
  • 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
Definition of gourmets
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  • The super-sized version of the popular pigs-in-a-blanket was created by Aramark Executive Sous Chef Sean Clark, the company announced Wednesday.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On a 2-acre property in Mississippi, 52-year-old Krystal Polk's family lived off the land for generations, raising chickens and pigs, growing onions and herbs and trading their peaches for pears.
    — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pigs
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
  • Feral hogs reproduce quickly, have few natural predators and have dramatically expanded their range.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas USA Miss Kansas USA Madilynn Becker grew up showing livestock in the 4-H circuit, where youth can show animals like hogs, cows, and, in Becker’s case, lambs.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Gourmands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmands. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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