Definition of trencherman in English:
trencherman
nounPlural trenchermenˈtrɛn(t)ʃəmənˈtrɛn(t)ʃərmən
humorous usually with adjective A person who eats in a specified manner, typically heartily.
a doughty trencherman who gives the Simpson's beef trolley a good run for its money
Example sentencesExamples
- You were always a fastidious trencherman, and struck fear into the hearts of many a maître d' and wine waiter, but when they knew you, they adored you.
- Austrians are famous trenchermen, and are not known for holding back when the dinner gong sounds.
- Then I sat back in this clean, well-lighted space, with its idealized fish-camp decor, and felt as pleased with myself as all the practiced trenchermen at surrounding tables.
- Tim is an all-encompassing trencherman, as generous to himself as he is to others.
- They had prepared a special menu for the opening, obviously with true trenchermen in mind.
Definition of trencherman in US English:
trencherman
nounˈtren(t)SHərmənˈtrɛn(t)ʃərmən
humorous usually with adjective A person who eats in a specified manner, typically heartily.
he is a hearty trencherman, as befits a man of his girth
Example sentencesExamples
- Tim is an all-encompassing trencherman, as generous to himself as he is to others.
- They had prepared a special menu for the opening, obviously with true trenchermen in mind.
- Austrians are famous trenchermen, and are not known for holding back when the dinner gong sounds.
- Then I sat back in this clean, well-lighted space, with its idealized fish-camp decor, and felt as pleased with myself as all the practiced trenchermen at surrounding tables.
- You were always a fastidious trencherman, and struck fear into the hearts of many a maître d' and wine waiter, but when they knew you, they adored you.