gourmet UK /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/US /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Fine; of superior quality.We need to go to the gourmet grocery store to get the exotic ingredients for this recipe.The restaurant offered gourmet coffee and cigars after the meal. noun1 •A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously. formsgourmets