Gourmand (noun)

A person who takes great pleasure in eating and is inclined to eat too much.

Origin:

From french gourmand, from gourmant, present participle of gourmandise ("gourmet"), from old french gourmandise, from gourmant ("greedy"), from gourmand ("gluttonous"), from gourm ("greedy"), from latin vorare ("to devour").

Examples:

  1. He was a gourmand who couldn't resist trying every dish.
  2. The gourmand ate so much that he had to loosen his belt.
  3. The gourmand ate five courses and still had room for dessert.
  4. He was a gourmand who loved to indulge in fine food and wine.
  5. The gourmand's table was piled high with delicacies.
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