GASTRONOMIST Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

gastronomist

noun

ga-ˈsträ-nə-mist

Definition of gastronomist

as in gourmet

a person with refined tastes in food and wine a gastronomist and food historian who is very knowledgeable about Spanish cuisine

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of gastronomist This recipe, which Melissa Clark adapted from the molecular gastronomist Hervé This, forgoes the cream, eggs and hand mixers required by many mousses, prioritizing chocolate and chocolate alone. — New York Times, 14 Feb. 2022 One of the first diets was introduced in the 1840s by a Presbyterian minister named Sylvester Graham, historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman told Live Science. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, 10 July 2018 Imagine a food incubator in which budding molecular gastronomists, bakers, and cheesemakers learn from each other while perfecting their wares. — Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve, Bon Appetit, 2 Aug. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gastronomist

Noun

Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.

— Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of epicurean

Noun

Founded in 2017 by three Italian food journalists and gastronomes, Luciano Pignataro, Albert Sapere and Barbara Guerra, 50 Top Pizza ranks pizzas around the world.

— Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
For specialty dining, gastronomes will geek out at Chef Daniel Boulud’s signature Le Voyage completely redesigned in a new color palette with a private dining room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026

Definition of gastronome

Noun

And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The epicure who dreamed up this last part was, allegedly, a priest.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of epicure

Browse Nearby Words

gastronomies

gastronomist

gastronomists

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Gastronomist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gastronomist. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of gastronomist

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

effulgence

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes