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Definition of connoisseur

connoisseur

/ˌkɑː.nəˈsɝː/
con · nois · seur
Plural:connoisseurs
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Adjective:connoisseurial
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• noun

1

An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in the fine arts, wine, or gourmet food.

Example

"As a seasoned wine connoisseur, she could identify the vineyard and vintage from a single sip."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While an "amateur" or "aficionado" simply loves a subject, a "connoisseur" possesses refined, discriminating judgment and deep expertise, especially in the fine arts, wine, or cuisine.

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conniver
conniving
connivingly
connoisseur
connor
connotation
connotative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from pre-modern French connoisseur (modern French connaisseur), from Old French conoisseor, ultimately from Latin cognoscere meaning "to get to know" or "to recognize."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Connoisseur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/connoisseur
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