gourmet

/ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgu̇r-ˌmā gu̇r-ˈmā/ (ame, mw) · /ˈɡɔː.meɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ (ame, ipa)

gourmet — adjective

  • gourmetpositive
  • gourmetercomparative
  • gourmetestsuperlative

1. describes food or drink that is made with the finest ingredients and carefully p

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes food or drink that is made with the finest ingredients and carefully prepared so that every flavour can be fully enjoyed.

例句

The hotel serves a gourmet breakfast with freshly baked pastries each morning.

gourmet + N: breakfast, meal, chocolate, cheese

Sayaka bought gourmet chocolate from a family shop in Brussels last spring.

同義詞
  • fine

    broader — can refer to quality in many contexts; 'fine dining' but 'gourmet food' emphasises expert preparation

  • premium

    focuses on the highest grade of ingredients rather than preparation skill

  • artisanal

    stresses traditional, small-batch production methods rather than overall quality

反義詞
  • basic

    simple, everyday quality with no special ingredients or preparation

  • ordinary

    standard quality, nothing exceptional about the food

文法句型

gourmet + noun (food/drink item)

用法筆記

Used before the noun it describes (attributive position). Rarely used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.

常見錯誤

❌This cheese is very gourmet.
✅This is a gourmet cheese made in a small French village.
💡Gourmet is not used as a gradable adjective after 'very'; use it before the noun instead.

2. describes a restaurant, shop, kitchen, or other business that serves or sells ve

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a restaurant, shop, kitchen, or other business that serves or sells very high quality food, usually at a high price.

例句

Stephanie and Mateo celebrated their anniversary at a gourmet restaurant downtown.

gourmet + N: restaurant, shop, bakery, kitchen

The hotel's gourmet kitchen is led by a chef trained in Paris and Tokyo.

同義詞
  • upscale

    focuses on high price and luxury atmosphere rather than food quality specifically

  • high-end

    similar in meaning but slightly more neutral in tone, common in marketing

  • luxury

    emphasises exclusivity and expense; can apply to non-food businesses

反義詞
  • budget

    aimed at low cost rather than high quality

  • casual

    relaxed atmosphere, lower prices, simpler food

文法句型

gourmet + noun (place or business)

用法筆記

Describes the kind of establishment or service rather than a specific dish. A 'gourmet restaurant' serves high-quality food in general; the word describes the standard of the place.

常見錯誤

❌She works at a gourmet.
✅She works at a gourmet restaurant.
💡Gourmet is not used alone as a noun to mean a restaurant; it must modify a noun like restaurant, shop, or bakery.

gourmet — noun