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gourmet

[goor-may, goor-may] / gʊərˈmeɪ, ˈgʊər meɪ /


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Viral gummies, gourmet caramels and artisanal peanut butter cups to replace your regular drugstore assortment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

In May 2017 he spent £84.95 on five packs of gourmet beans and £123.91 on five packs of roasted beans.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Inside, they found lavish surroundings, wedding-banquet style spreads of biryani, kebabs and gulab jamun, along with gourmet coffee blended from Brazilian and Ethiopian beans.

From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026

When Jake’s mother got home from work, she was so impressed by the gourmet meal that greeted her, she didn’t ask anything about how much it cost.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

In Brussels, the epicenter of the EU, restaurant owners have imagined how a future without gas and electricity would look like for gourmets.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022

Regliat promises that its spread is "for gourmets, or for sports enthusiasts looking for a quick source of energy."

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2022

Fisher, the formerly handsome Limited Editions Club volume was swarming with tiny gourmets fond of high-quality paper and tasteful illustrations.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2020

Shirtless men in waist-high water scooped out the salt crystals for sale to gourmets in Europe.

From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2019

Eager gourmets, ever on the look-out for something new, and curious scholars have attempted to prepare dishes in the manner prescribed by Apicius.

From Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Joseph Dommers Vehling


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