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

Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Designated the European region of gastronomy for 2026, Crete is home to one quarter of the 120 million olive trees in Greece, from which liquid gold olive oil—almost exclusively of the health-rich, high-phenolic extra virgin variety—is wrought. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

As a key figure in shaping contemporary Californian gastronomy, Tusk has built a body of work at Quince, earning three Michelin stars, while extending his influence across the city through Cotogna and Verjus. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Somni, West Hollywood Somni reached the highest levels of gastronomy at breakneck speed, debuting in the Michelin Guide with three stars less than a year after opening. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

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