Definition

To indulge in or enjoy good food and drink, often excessively.

Example

He loves to gourmandize at the finest restaurants in the city.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.

That sounds amazing! Do you ever gourmandize while cooking?

All the time! I love tasting everything as I go.

Me too! It makes the process so much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Gourmandize** → It is formed from "gourmand" (from Old French *gourmand*, meaning gluttonous or greedy) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process or action). The word "gourmandize" means to indulge in or to eat excessively, reflecting the idea of being gluttonous.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'gluttonous' ('gourmand') and the action of indulging ('-ize') in food — that's why gourmandize means to indulge in eating.

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