gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
gastronomic adjective
or less commonly gastronomical

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Enjoy its rich history, its varied cultural offerings, its excellent gastronomy, and its surprising nature. Iberia Airlines, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025 Utilizing innovative techniques, particularly in the realm of molecular gastronomy, will be key in this evolution. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 For all the Michelin stars given out for molecular gastronomy and plates served with micro-herbs tweezered onto them, a classic will always be a classic. James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 This winter, Andermatt unveiled a brand-new shopping and dining district featuring 35 retail units and 10 gastronomy locations. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 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

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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun
gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
: the art of appreciating fine food
gastronomic adjective
also gastronomical
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