gastronome

noun

gas·​tro·​nome ˈga-strə-ˌnōm 

: a lover of good food

especially : one with a serious interest in gastronomy

Synonyms

• epicure
• gourmet
• epicurean
• gastronomist

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

During my own visit to the Westminster eatery to check out the dish, I (a far less astute and seasoned gastronome than Yee) was equally bowled over. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025

For gastronomes, France is a soul-stirring pilgrimage. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

The California Michelin Guide was revealed on Wednesday night in Sacramento, with the tire company that moonlights as a gastronome bible handing out stars to restaurants up and down the Golden State. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 July 2025

So, has the gastronome ever been offered a foodie TV show? —Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, back-formation from gastronomie

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gastronome

• polygonum