gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē 

1

: the art or science of good eating

2

: culinary customs or style

Chinese gastronomy

gastronomic

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mik 

adjective

or less commonly gastronomical

ˌga-strə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy

Recent Examples on the Web

Spain With excellent weather, high-quality health care, a relatively low cost of living and world-famous gastronomy, this European country has been a perennially popular spot among the retiree set for decades. —Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025

Alinea will similarly fit its experience to the Faena space, merging its molecular gastronomy with Miami ingredients and culture. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025

The destination is one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, and is worth a visit for the gastronomy alone. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

Perched on a hillside, the hotel offers a peaceful retreat while remaining easily accessible to the town center, home to a local gastronomy festival held every weekend. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for gastronomy

• aeronomy
• agronomy
• astronomy
• autonomy
• economy
• metonymy
• taxonomy
• deuteronomy

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē 

: the art of appreciating fine food

gastronomic

ˌgas-trə-ˈnäm-ik 

adjective

also gastronomical

-ˈnäm-i-kəl