gourmandize

[ goor-muhn-dahyz ]
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verb (used without object),gour·man·dized, gour·man·diz·ing.
  1. to enjoy fine food and drink, especially often and in lavish quantity.

Origin of gourmandize

1
First recorded in 1540–50; gourmand + -ize

Other words from gourmandize

  • gour·man·diz·er, noun

Words Nearby gourmandize

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How to use gourmandize in a sentence

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

    Border and Bastille | George A. Lawrence