verb
- eating and drinking with excessive indulgence or greed; consuming food and drink in large quantities with great enthusiasm
Usage: British spelling (American: gourmandizing); present participle or gerund form of gourmand
noun
- the act or practice of eating and drinking excessively or with great indulgence
Usage: British spelling (American: gourmandizing); gerund noun form
Examples
- After weeks of gourmandising at fancy restaurants, she decided to eat more simply.
- The holiday season encouraged gourmandising among family members gathered around the table.
- He was known for his gourmandising habits, always seeking the next elaborate meal.
- Gourmandising on rich desserts left him feeling uncomfortably full.
- The festival celebrated gourmandising with unlimited tastings of local delicacies.
- She indulged in gourmandising during her vacation, trying every restaurant in town.