Connoisseur – An expert judge in matters of taste such as art, food or drink

To remember the definition of the word connoisseur, use the following mnemonic:

We couldn't con her - she was certain (connoisseur) about the quality of all the food. She was an expert judge.

Examples of connoisseur in a sentence

The restaurant tried to serve him the cheapest wine, but being a connoisseur he knew immediately it wasn't the expensive wine he'd ordered.

Being the art connoisseur she was, she couldn't wait for the new exhibit opening at the local art museum.

Everyone at the brewery was nervous as they had a well known beer connoisseur in to review their products.