gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
Synonyms of gastronomynext
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
gastronomic
ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
adjective
or less commonly gastronomical
ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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The owners of the Lodge Mallorca are out to show that the rural heart of the island is still beating—and still welcoming visitors with its warm hospitality and homestyle gastronomy. — Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 According to Riese, there’s a huge opportunity to educate consumers about water’s critical role in gastronomy, especially among die-hard oenophiles. — Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025 Paris The City of Lights is one of the most romantic perennial destinations with endless gastronomy, history and art. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 Other Miami Michelin honors Two Miami starred restaurants were also awarded green stars this year, which are given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainable gastronomy and have a strong environmental focus. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

Word History

Etymology

French gastronomie, from Greek Gastronomia, title of a 4th century b.c. poem, from gastro- gastr- + -nomia -nomy

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastronomy was in 1814

Rhymes for gastronomy

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gastronomy

noun
gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
: the art of appreciating fine food
gastronomic
ˌgas-trə-ˈnäm-ik How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
adjective
also gastronomical
-ˈnäm-i-kəl How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)

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