1. a person who eats too much or eats in a greedy manner
2. a person who has an excessive desire for something
Usage: figurative
3. a carnivorous mammal of northern regions, also called wolverine
Usage: zoology

Examples

• He was such a glutton that he finished three plates of food.
• She called herself a glutton for punishment after signing up for another difficult class.
• The glutton at the buffet kept going back for more dessert.
• He’s a glutton for work and never takes a break.
• The glutton is known for its fierce hunting abilities in the Arctic.
• Don’t be a glutton – save some cake for the others.