gourmand

noun
UK /ˈɡʊəmənd/
US /ˈɡʊrmənd/

A gourmand is a person who loves to eat a lot of good food.

My uncle is a gourmand who never says no to a second helping of dessert.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who enjoys fine food and drink with great enthusiasm.

The gourmand spent hours choosing the perfect wine for dinner.

3. A person who eats too much; a glutton.

He ate like a gourmand at the buffet, piling his plate three times.

4. A connoisseur of good eating and drinking.

As a true gourmand, she knew every excellent restaurant in town.