gourmands

noun

plural of gourmand
1
as in gourmets
a person with refined tastes in food and wine a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

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2
as in pigs
one who eats greedily or too much the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

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Recent Examples of gourmands Shoppers are moving past the familiar vanilla-and-caramel gourmands and reaching for something stranger. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 Why green scents are replacing sweet gourmands After years of vanilla, caramel and other dessert-adjacent gourmands dominating the fragrance market, shoppers are turning toward botanical and herbaceous profiles. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 After nearly 80 years in business, to the despair of deli gourmands, the beloved pastrami palace closed at the end of 2016. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The out-of-the-way restaurant became an international destination spot, not just for gourmands but for intellectuals, artists, and celebrities including Burt Lancaster, Gerard Depardieu, and Robert De Niro. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The new era of gourmands celebrate the intricate connection between food, fragrance, and nostalgia in an elevated way. — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Woody perfumes give gourmands an unexpected depth. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 June 2026
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  1. gourmets
  2. pigs
  3. gastronomes
  4. hogs
Noun
  • Davis Grocers/Capital Grille For 120 years, the red brick building at the southeast corner of Fourth and Colorado streets has served the food needs of Austin gourmets and gourmands.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If Toni’s home had been open to gourmets there would always be porgys frying.
    — Nikki Giovanni September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of gourmets
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  • But she was treated with heparin, an anticoagulant derived from intestinal tissue of pigs.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The latter is a flexible, breathable hide of pigs and has been used to make products such as shoes, purses, wallets and early forms of sports equipment.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigs
Noun
  • With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Definition of gastronomes
Noun
  • Fishmeal helped fuel the post-World War II expansion of industrial chicken and hog farming, particularly in Europe and the United States.
    — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Bubba’s had been closed for an extended period while Miller recovered from spinal fusion surgery that left him unable to load hogs onto a smoker.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Gourmands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gourmands. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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