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
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books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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Directly overlooking the river, with two-Michelin-star chef Alex Dilling at the helm, this venue offers inventive French gastronomy with elite proteins flown in weekly.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
There will be a Jardin des Chefs — a chefs' garden — for fans to sample French gastronomy in an area next to Court Simonne-Mathieu.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
A lot of diverse gastronomy, but [also] diversity in people.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
The gold standard of gastronomy is really French cuisine.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
There will be a Jardin des Chefs — a chefs' garden — for fans to sample French gastronomy in an area next to Court Simonne-Mathieu.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
A lot of diverse gastronomy, but [also] diversity in people.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
The gold standard of gastronomy is really French cuisine.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gastronomy
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“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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