gastronome

noun

gas·​tro·​nome ˈga-strə-ˌnōm 

: a lover of good food

especially : one with a serious interest in gastronomy

Synonyms

• bon vivant
• epicure
• epicurean
• gastronomist
• gourmand
• gourmet

Choose the Right Synonym for gastronome

epicure, gourmet, gourmand, gastronome mean one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking.

epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

Examples of gastronome in a Sentence

gastronomes from all over make the pilgrimage to this temple of haute cuisine

Recent Examples on the Web

While both states hold their fair share of appeal for gastronomes, South Florida residents and visitors can experience both in one fell swoop at the beginning of the new year, with the 2025 Artisans of Wine and Food festival taking place on the sunny shores of Boca Raton. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Renowned for its bouchons (traditional restaurants offering hearty, authentic cuisine), Lyon is a paradise for gastronomes and one of the destinations in Europe where travelers save most vacation time. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

With autumn on the horizon, there’s no better time than the present to begin planning your next escape to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico—and for any gastronomes in search of an underrated drinking and dining destination on its shores, Alabama’s Beaches are tough to beat. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024

Now, the dessert is more than just a daily chore for gastronomes who visit his revered restaurant in the south of France, where rum is as prevalent as wine. —Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, back-formation from gastronomie

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above