noun · formal
connoisseur
UK/ˌkɒnəˈsɜːr/US/ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/con·nois·SEUR
an expert judge of the best in a particular field, especially in art or food or wine
Examples
“A true connoisseur of ceramics can often identify the region of origin at a glance.”
“He became a connoisseur of baroque opera after years of study.”
“Collectors often consult connoisseurs before making expensive purchases.”
Band 8 sentence
“As a connoisseur of eighteenth‑century prints, she was invited to authenticate several disputed works.”
Collocations
- a connoisseur of
- wine connoisseur
- art connoisseur
Word family
Common mistakes
collector→connoisseur
a connoisseur of art→a connoisseur of art
connoiseur→connoisseur
Say it for a higher band
5fan→6aficionado→7+connoisseur
Synonyms
aficionado
expert
Easily confused
aficionado
“He is a connoisseur of Italian paintings, not merely an aficionado.”
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