gourmand

[goor-mahnd, goor-muhnd]

noun

1. a person who is fond of good eating, often indiscriminatingly and to excess.

2. a gourmet; epicure.

gourmand

/ ɡurmɑ̃, ˈɡʊəmənd /

noun

1. a person devoted to eating and drinking, esp to excess

Other Word Forms

• gourmandism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmand¹

1400–50; late Middle English gourmaunt < Old French gormant a glutton

Word History and Origins

Origin of gourmand¹

C15: from Old French gourmant, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Tony Shalhoub is loath to compare his upcoming CNN series, “Breaking Bread,” to the travel food shows hosted by his frequent collaborator Stanley Tucci, who directed him in the gourmand classic “Big Night.”

From Los Angeles Times

These “gourmand” scents—often built around edible notes like sugar, milk, caramel and fruit—tap into something deeper than smelling “good.”

From Salon

Fans and lovers of gourmand perfumes will be elated to know that Dunkin’ is releasing its own line of doughnut-scented items.

From Salon

A tenure at McDonald’s makes for a notable juxtaposition with Harris’ reputation as a gourmand.

From Los Angeles Times

Van Buren, the incumbent, was a gourmand and “loved all things French food,” said Bruce Kraig, author of “A Rich and Fertile Land: A History of Food in America.”

From Los Angeles Times