The difference between Gastronaut and Gourmet

When used as nouns, gastronaut means a person with a keen appreciation for food, whereas gourmet means a connoisseur in eating and drinking.


Gourmet is also adjective with the meaning: fine.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gastronaut and Gourmet

  1. Gastronaut as a noun:

    A person with a keen appreciation for food.

  2. Gastronaut as a noun:

    A person whose whole focus is narrowly directed to the enjoyment of fine food.

  1. Gourmet as an adjective (of food and drink):

    Fine; of superior quality.

    Examples:

    "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."

  1. Gourmet as a noun:

    A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.