Meaning & use
Gluttons
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Plural of glutton: people who eat and drink excessively, or who have an excessive appetite for something.
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The buffet attracted gluttons willing to pay once and eat all day.
Critics called the executives gluttons for power, always seeking more control.
A note on using this word
The phrase "gluttons for punishment" humorously describes people who seem to seek out difficult or unpleasant tasks.
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overeaters
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