The difference between Foodie and Gourmand
When used as nouns, foodie means a person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet, whereas gourmand means a person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink.
check bellow for the other definitions of Foodie and Gourmand
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Foodie as a noun (slang):
A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.
Examples:
"We self-professed foodies liked to meet in restaurants and talk like experts about what we were eating."
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Gourmand as a noun:
A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
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Gourmand as a noun:
A person who appreciates good food.