connoisseur
noun
a person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste.
connoisseurs
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pluralof connoisseur.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Watch prices that are up double digits from last year thanks to connoisseurs bidding them up.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
As an international water judge, Pieterse blind‑tastes more than 100 still and 100 sparkling waters at an annual fine water summit that draws connoisseurs from around the world.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
It’s a must-stop for connoisseurs, who load up without shame on the way back from the vineyards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
But true connoisseurs will have looked to the Gabba, for the finest vintage in the state was at the crease for Australia.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
They never had seen the feather-lightness that she gave to Undying, a completely fresh style—and they were connoisseurs of styles.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
