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

The land of some of the greatest gastronomy on the planet. —Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025

Top 5 Can’t Miss Designed by Brazilian architect Arthur Casas, Pulso Hotel has an urban vibe, with impressive architecture, tropical landscaping, and top-notch gastronomy. —Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025

There is also more content being created around retail, gastronomy and well-being for Rosewood’s digital channels to better inform and connect with its audience. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025

Another highlight is Camp Boule buvette de montagne, a mountaintop restaurant where local gastronomy meets a cozy atmosphere. —Outside, 4 Nov. 2025

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

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