noun
- delicate or fancy foods; delicacies
Usage: from French; plural form
Examples
- The French bakery displayed an array of gourmandises in its window.
- She brought back exotic gourmandises from her trip to Paris.
- The restaurant specializes in traditional gourmandises and fine pastries.
- Local gourmandises included artisanal chocolates and imported cheeses.
- The holiday table was laden with seasonal gourmandises.
- He had a weakness for expensive gourmandises from specialty shops.