gastronomy

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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)

gastronomic

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adjective

gas·​tro·​nom·​ic ¦gastrə¦nämik How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk
variants or less commonly gastronomical
-mə̇kəl How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk-
: of or relating to gastronomy
gastronomically
-mə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce gastronomic (audio)
-mēk-, 
-li
adverb

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

Noun books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Dinner is an event at Pellico 3, the hotel’s gastronomy project, reconceptualised in 2022 and conducted by executive chef Guido Paternollo, who has worked under haute cuisine kings Enrico Bartolini and Alain Ducasse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Its beaches, rainforests, mangroves, cultural heritage and gastronomy give the island a distinctive proposition for travelers seeking experiences beyond conventional Caribbean resort tourism. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 And while Rockliffe’s new temple of gastronomy is worthy alone of a trip here, staying the night is a must. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 The transatlantic voyage will focus on mindful gastronomy, with a special guest chef and a wine expert. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastronomy

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

Adjective

French gastronomique, from gastronomie + -ique -ic, -ical

First Known Use

Noun

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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