feinschmecker

American  

[fahyn-shmek-uhr] / ˈfaɪnˌʃmɛk ər /

noun

German.

plural

feinschmecker

1. gourmet.

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Etymology

Origin of feinschmecker

First recorded in 1895–1900; literally, “fine-taster, gourmet”; from fein fine ¹ ( def. ) + Schmecker “taster,” from schmecken “to taste” ( smack ¹ ( def. ) ) + -er -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

At meat processor Feinschmecker, staff pour powdered soy and pea protein into vats and rehydrate them to make its plant-based 'deli slice' - called so in anticipation of a ban on labelling it 'ham'.

From Reuters

"A lot of it's driven by flexitarianism. People who want to make a bit of an effort to eat less meat," Alistair Hayward, Feinschmecker managing director, told Reuters.

From Reuters

Trained in Finland, Langhoff has cooked at the celebrated Feinschmecker in Oslo and the late Chez Dominique in Helsinki, as well as in Barcelona and Stockholm.

From Washington Post

Trained in Finland, Langhoff has cooked at the celebrated Feinschmecker in Oslo and the late Chez Dominique in Helsinki, as well as in Barcelona and Stockholm.

From Washington Post