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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Meanwhile, France shifts the focus to gastronomy and culture. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Participants had the option to join Rise leaders for a series of evening events, like a local gastronomy tour and a trip to see the play Scènes de Mariage. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The six-part drama turns gastronomy into emotional memory, following a young chef who becomes the pupil — and memory-holder — of a food inspector in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 May 2026 Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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