gourmandize

[ goor-muhn-dahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, gour·man·dized, gour·man·diz·ing.

1. to enjoy fine food and drink, especially often and in lavish quantity.

Other Words From

• gourman·dizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmandize¹

First recorded in 1540–50; gourmand + -ize

Example Sentences

If gourmandize be the favorite failing in these parts, there is surely some excuse for the sinners.

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