chowhound

/ˈtʃaʊhaʊnd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is a connoisseur of food and drink, especially a person who eats at restaurants and reviews them.

“She is a well-known food blogger and a chowhound in the city, always on the lookout for new restaurants to try.”

2. noun

A person who eats excessively or voraciously, especially at restaurants.

“The chowhound devoured the entire plate of pasta in one sitting.”

Synonyms

  • epicure
  • foodie
  • gourmand

Antonyms

  • food critic
  • gourmet