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

Boasting more than 320 days of sunshine each year and average temperatures around 65 degrees, Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) is a popular tourist destination known for its hospitality, beaches, cultural offerings, gastronomy, nightlife and leisure activities, especially golf. —Michael Loré, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Foodies will delight in Corsica’s distinct gastronomy, featuring fresh seafood, local cheeses, and charcuterie. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024

Guests can learn from the best in gastronomy during their stay, taking a class at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024

Choosing the Basque Country means excellent quality of life, nature, gastronomy, outdoor sports, conviviality and family. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

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

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