gastronomy

1 of 2

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 

gastronomic

2 of 2

adjective

gas·​tro·​nom·​ic ¦gastrə¦nämik 

-mēk

variants or less commonly gastronomical

-mə̇kəl 

-mēk-

: of or relating to gastronomy

gastronomically

-mə̇k(ə)lē 

-mēk-, 

-li

adverb

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

Noun

books about wine tasting and gastronomy

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And while Rockliffe’s new temple of gastronomy is worthy alone of a trip here, staying the night is a must. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

The transatlantic voyage will focus on mindful gastronomy, with a special guest chef and a wine expert. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Safrans du Monde has transformed its aircraft into a showcase for French craftsmanship, gastronomy, and hospitality. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

The assortment leans to luxury goods from around the world and encompasses fashion, jewelry, beauty, accessories, gastronomy, furniture and books. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French gastronomie, from Greek Gastronomia, title of a 4th century b.c. poem, from gastro- gastr- + -nomia -nomy

Adjective

French gastronomique, from gastronomie + -ique -ic, -ical

First Known Use

Noun

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gastronomy

• aeronomy
• agronomy
• astronomy
• autonomy
• economy
• metonymy
• taxonomy
• deuteronomy

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