glutton

Example Sentences

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He was a large man, over 6 feet tall, and, we learn from Mr. Margolick, a glutton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

If you’re an author who happens to be a glutton for punishment or, worse, an insomniac — or, disaster scenario: both — you might be familiar with a certain masochistic feedback loop.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2023

If you're a glutton for gluten, you're not alone; last year, Girl Scouts revealed they sold over 900,000 boxes of cookies.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022

Yes, I am that kind of glutton for entertainment.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2021

The king enjoyed his food and drink, that was plain to see, yet he seemed neither glutton nor drunk-aid.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin