garde–manger

noun garde–man·ger \ˌgärd-ˌmäⁿ-ˈzhā\

plural garde–mangers \-ˈzhā(z)\

Definition of GARDE-MANGER

: a cook who specializes in the preparation of cold foods (as meats, fish, and salads)

French, literally, one who keeps food

First Known Use: 1928

Next Word in the Dictionary: garden (noun)Previous Word in the Dictionary: gardeenAll Words Near: garde-manger

What made you want to look up garde-manger? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears