I. gour ‧ met 1 /ˈɡʊəmeɪ $ ˈɡʊr-, ɡʊrˈmeɪ/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
producing or relating to very good food and drink:
a gourmet cook
gourmet dinners
II. gourmet 2 BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: from early French gromet 'boy servant' (influenced by gourmand ), from English groom ]
someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine