connoisseur
Pronunciation
Noun
C2 Mastery
Quick answer
A person with expert knowledge and taste in a particular field, especially food, art, or wine.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
expert
aficionado
Usage notes
Borrowed from French; the double "n" is the most common spelling mistake.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He's a _____ of fine wine."
Answer: connoisseur
In your own words, what does "connoisseur" mean?
A person with expert knowledge and taste in a particular field, especially food, art, or wine.
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