gastronomy

noun

gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträ-nə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
1
: the art or science of good eating
2
: culinary customs or style
Chinese gastronomy
gastronomic adjective
or less commonly gastronomical

Examples of gastronomy in a Sentence

books about wine tasting and gastronomy
Recent Examples on the Web The influences behind the gastronomy are equally far-reaching. Ann Abel, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Considered the godfather of French cuisine, Ducasse is universally known for his high gastronomy and 21 Michelin stars—not to mention his baba au rhum. Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024 The French are the Olympians of gastronomy (Italians might fight me). Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024 Zoom out: Globally, Peruvian gastronomy is rising in popularity too — restaurants like Central and Maido in Lima, Peru, have been named among the best in the world. Laura Barrero, Axios, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for gastronomy 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastronomy was in 1814

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Cite this Entry

“Gastronomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastronomy. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

gastronomy

noun
gas·​tron·​o·​my ga-ˈsträn-ə-mē How to pronounce gastronomy (audio)
: the art of appreciating fine food
gastronomic adjective
also gastronomical
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