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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Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The California gastronomy fine-dining venue earned its first star in 2019, when San Diego County restaurants first became eligible for Michelin awards, then its second star in 2021 and third in 2022.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Focusing on such themes as fashion, gastronomy, design, fragrance, and jewelry, visitors at The Shed are invited this week to experience French luxury as an evolving force that continues to inspire connection, innovation, and shared imagination.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The California gastronomy fine-dining venue earned its first star in 2019, when San Diego County restaurants first became eligible for Michelin awards, then its second star in 2021 and third in 2022.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Focusing on such themes as fashion, gastronomy, design, fragrance, and jewelry, visitors at The Shed are invited this week to experience French luxury as an evolving force that continues to inspire connection, innovation, and shared imagination.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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