- a connoisseur of fine food and drink; epicure.
- of or characteristic of a gourmet, especially in involving or purporting to involve high-quality or exotic ingredients and skilled preparation: gourmet meals; gourmet cooking.
- elaborately equipped for the preparation of fancy, specialized, or exotic meals: a gourmet kitchen.
- a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink
