Definition
gormands
noun
- Plural of gormand; people who eat greedily or excessively; gluttons.
Usage: Often used interchangeably with 'gourmands,' though 'gormand' emphasizes excessive eating rather than refined taste.
Examples
- The gormands at the buffet filled their plates multiple times.
- Medieval feasts attracted gormands who cared little for table manners.
- Unlike gourmets, gormands focus on quantity rather than quality.
- The restaurant's all-you-can-eat policy appealed to gormands.
- Historical accounts describe the king's court as full of gormands and wastrels.