Cool MateMeaning of Gourmet
Food that is of high quality and prepared with great skill.
In simple words: Food of high quality or special preparation.
Gourmet in a sentence
- The restaurant offers a gourmet menu that changes seasonally.
- She loves gourmet coffee from small artisanal roasters.
- He prepared a gourmet meal for his guests last night.
- They opened a gourmet food shop in the city center.
- Gourmet chocolates are perfect for special occasions.
- I enjoy trying gourmet cuisine from different cultures.
How to use Gourmet
Used mainly to describe food and dining experiences that are luxurious or sophisticated. Not appropriate for casual dining contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'gourmet' as the 'gorgeous plate' - imagine a beautifully presented dish.
Related words
Collocations with Gourmet
- gourmet food
- gourmet meal
- gourmet restaurant
- gourmet coffee
- gourmet chocolate
Synonyms for Gourmet
- fine dining
- exquisite
- sophisticated
- delicacy
- upscale
Common mistakes with Gourmet
- Confused with 'gourmand', which refers to someone who enjoys eating excessively.
- Used incorrectly to describe any kind of food instead of high-quality dishes.
- Incorrectly applies to cheap or fast food.
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Frequently asked questions about Gourmet
What does Gourmet mean?
Food of high quality or special preparation.
What is the definition of Gourmet?
Food that is of high quality and prepared with great skill.
How do you use Gourmet in a sentence?
The restaurant offers a gourmet menu that changes seasonally.
Can you give another example of Gourmet?
She loves gourmet coffee from small artisanal roasters.
What are synonyms for Gourmet?
Common alternatives include fine dining, exquisite, sophisticated, delicacy, upscale.
What is the opposite of Gourmet?
Opposite meanings include inferior, ordinary, basic.
What words go with Gourmet?
It commonly pairs with gourmet food, gourmet meal, gourmet restaurant, gourmet coffee, gourmet chocolate.
What are common mistakes when using Gourmet?
Confused with 'gourmand', which refers to someone who enjoys eating excessively. Used incorrectly to describe any kind of food instead of high-quality dishes. Incorrectly applies to cheap or fast food.
How do you pronounce Gourmet?
US: //ɡɔˈrmeɪ//, UK: //ɡɔːˈmeɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Gourmet formal or informal?
"Gourmet" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Gourmet?
Used mainly to describe food and dining experiences that are luxurious or sophisticated. Not appropriate for casual dining contexts.