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 And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 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
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
Noun
  • The latter is a flexible, breathable hide of pigs and has been used to make products such as shoes, purses, wallets and early forms of sports equipment.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Faaborgfamily recently transitioned from pigs to mushrooms with technical and financial support from The Transfarmation Project, an initiative of the charitable organization, Mercy for Animals.
    — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 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
  • But raising hogs was physically demanding work and became less profitable for the family over time, Faaborg said.
    — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In the public imagination, Housewives with a capital H are fame-hungry attention hogs who would rather throw the $400 bottle of Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux that’s sitting in front of us than sip it, as Cosby is hesitantly doing now.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of hogs

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“Gourmands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmands. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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