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
Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence
books about wine tasting and gastronomy
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La Chèvre d’Or is also known for its French gastronomy, with two Michelin stars.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Yet France has always attracted talents from around the globe — in fashion, design and gastronomy alike.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Auguste Escoffier, another legend of French gastronomy, used Carême’s original classification to describe the five used today.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For food-minded travelers with an adventurous streak, here’s a look at five experiences around the world where back-to-basics foraging meets wild gastronomy.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Yet France has always attracted talents from around the globe — in fashion, design and gastronomy alike.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Auguste Escoffier, another legend of French gastronomy, used Carême’s original classification to describe the five used today.
—Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For food-minded travelers with an adventurous streak, here’s a look at five experiences around the world where back-to-basics foraging meets wild gastronomy.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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