Gourmand vs. Gourmet

Gourmand vs. Gourmet — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gourmand and Gourmet

Gourmandnoun

A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.

Gourmetadjective

(of food and drink) Fine; of superior quality.

We need to go to the gourmet grocery store to get the exotic ingredients for this recipe.The restaurant offered gourmet coffee and cigars after the meal.

Gourmandnoun

A person who appreciates good food.

Gourmetnoun

A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

Gourmandnoun

a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess

Gourmetnoun

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

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